Cristiano Ronaldo would love the opportunity to work with Carlo Ancelotti again during his career.

Ancelotti has been linked with a move to Manchester United to replace Louis van Gaal, while Ronaldo's future has also been subject of speculation with his former club.

"Mr. Ancelotti was an unbelievable surprise. In the beginning I though he was more a tough person, more... kind of arrogant , and it was the opposite," Ronaldo told ESPN.

"He's like a big bear, I can say. He's a cute guy, such a sensitive person. He spoke with us every day. Not just with me but with all the players. He had fun with us.

"He's an unbelievable person. I just wish every player could have an opportunity to work with him because he's a fantastic guy, a fantastic coach and I miss him a lot because we won many trophies together. And I wish to work with him one day again. But now I'm good. I have a new coach and I'm happy too, but it's great I have good memories."