Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has scoffed at claims of Cristiano Ronaldo being difficult to manage.

After his return to Manchester United, Ronaldo butted heads with Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag before being released from his contract.

But Ancelotti scoffed to Il Corriere dello Sport: "Can someone who scores an average of one goal per game be considered a problem?

"Cristiano trains very well, he pays attention to detail, it was very easy to work with him.

"He is an exceptional player and, in two years, he has given me zero problems, he just solved them."