Roberto Carlos Again Talking Real Madrid Return

Fenerbahçe star Roberto Carlos is again discussing the possibility of returning to former club Real Madrid. The Brazilian defender spoke of the possibility last month if former president Florentino Perez returns to power at the Spanish club. Now Carlos is again saying a return to his former club could be possible.

“I feel strong physically and I’m still very motivated. If there’s a possibility of returning to Real Madrid, I will return to be a champion,” he said in an interview with Antena 3 earlier this week. The legendary left-back signed with Fenerbahçe two seasons ago after winning numerous titles with Real Madrid. Carlos has stated before he'd like to retire with the Canaries and then enter the coaching realm. Now the 35-year-old is leaving the door open for a return to Spain, but only if the right conditions exist.

“It would be great if Florentino could return. Now, it also seems that a good friend of mine, [Juan] Onieva, could also run in the elections.” Carlos has publicly stated several times before that he was unhappy with the current administration at Real Madrid.

“When I left the team, I said that this club is too big for those who were trying to run it at the time. And it has been proven,” he said. “It is necessary for Madrid to reclaim the respect of the whole world because they have lost a little respect as an organization and the greatness of the club has also diminished."

Carlos told reporters he missed Spain and would consider a return in Perez return to power at his old club. “It would be wonderful to return to Madrid, to the Bernabeu, to Spanish football," he said.