“Never say never” – Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for another stunning Manchester United return

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on November 06, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped for a potential return to Manchester United by former teammate Wes Brown.

Brown believes that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner may want to come back to Old Trafford for a final dance after the disappointing way his second stint ended.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s second stint at United

Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United in August 2021, 12 years after leaving the club for Real Madrid.

His return, under then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, was highly anticipated, and he made an immediate impact, scoring two goals on his debut against Newcastle United.

During the 2021-22 season, Ronaldo proved his worth, finishing as the club’s top scorer with 24 goals across all competitions. However, despite his individual brilliance, United struggled collectively, finishing outside the top four and missing out on Champions League qualification.

Tensions began to mount during the 2022-23 season, with new manager Erik ten Hag taking a different approach to squad management.

Ronaldo’s playing time was reduced, and frustrations grew between the Portuguese superstar and the club.

The situation escalated in November 2022 when Ronaldo gave an explosive interview to Piers Morgan, in which he criticised both ten Hag and Manchester United’s facilities.

This led to his contract being mutually terminated, bringing an abrupt and controversial end to his second spell at the club.

After leaving United, Ronaldo remained a free agent before joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, where he has continued to shine.

Cristiano Ronaldo after defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park in November 2022. (Photo by James Gill/Getty Images)

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Author : Mehdi Gokal

Publish date : 2024-09-19 16:20:42

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