Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother has revealed that she will try to convince her son to return to Sporting Lisbon next year.

The 36-year-old has been in good form for Juventus this season, scoring 28 goals in 32 Serie A appearances for Andrea Pirlo’s side, but his future is in doubt with only one season remaining on his contract at the Old Lady.

But he has been unable to inspire his side to success, and there is a real danger of Juve missing out on Champions League qualification, with Andrea Pirlo's team lying in fifth place with just two games remaining.

Maria Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, was seen celebrating Sporting Lisbon’s first title in 19 years with her family and friends on Wednesday.

In a video filmed by a fan at a street celebration, Ronaldo’s mother Dolores said: “I’m going to go to Turin and speak to him. Next year he will play in Alvalade, I’ll convince him and he will return.”

Ronaldo came through the academy at Sporting but made just 31 senior appearances before Manchester United splashed out £12.24m in 2003 to make him, at the time, the world's most expensive teenager.

Despite his age, Ronaldo is still one of the best goal-scorers in world football, and is keen on winning the Champions League title one more time.

With Juventus no longer the force they once were, Ronaldo may have to move elsewhere to challenge for the Champions League.

There have been reports that Juventus might sell Ronaldo this summer instead of losing him for free in the summer of 2022, as a contract extension seems unlikely.

Perhaps a short-term contract elsewhere and then an eventual return to Sporting would be the perfect scenario for both Cristiano Ronaldo and Maria Aveiro.