Ronaldo has spent a few days concentrated with the National Team for the four opening games of the League of Nations (he started on the bench against Spain in the first, now he should start this Sunday with Switzerland) but he left an interview with the media. communication from Manchester United, with this guarantee that, despite the various rumors that followed, should stay in the club in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. And this is also the will of the adepts of the Red Devilsseeing the election of what they considered the best of the team in a season below expectations.
The Portuguese striker received the award for Manchester United Player of the Year, beating Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea and Brazilian midfielder Fred in the vote. Ronaldo also became the player with the most Sir Matt Busby awards, receiving the distinction for the fourth time after 2003/04, 2006/07 and 2007/08 and equaling the record previously achieved by De Gea.
“Our 7 has had a great campaign, with 24 goals in all competitions challenging all those who doubted his I can still make a difference at 37 after his campaigns in Spain and Italy. Most of his goals came in the Premier League, which placed him third on the top scorers list behind only Salah and Son. Cristiano scored a series of decisive goals for the team throughout the season, including hat-tricks for Tottenham and Norwich and a brace on his second debut for the club that left Old Trafford ecstatic. He also scored six goals in the Champions League, showing his ability to score at the highest level”. place of the club, highlighting the five Player of the Month awards among a small lapse that gives a total of six Golden Balls to Cristiano Ronaldo, one more than he has (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017).
“I was happy to return to a club that catapulted my career. The feeling on the way back was incredible. It was good to feel the support of the fans, their happiness. I was, and still am, very happy to be here. What I have to say to the fans is that they are amazing, the way they support us even when we lose. They are always with us and that is why they are always in my heart. That is why we must respect them, for always being on our side. The most important thing is to win games and try to win titles, but I think Manchester United will go back to where they belong. Sometimes it takes time but I believe it”, said the player before, after a season without titles and with a sixth place in the Premier League.
“More than 800 goals? Records come naturally. I don’t chase them, they chase me, so that’s fine. It’s a motivation to keep working hard, as well as a love for the game, and the club and my teammates help me all the way, so I just have to say thank you. It’s always good to score for the club and when it’s a hat trick even better but the most important thing for me is to try to win games and win championships or cups”, he added in the same interview with the club media.
“Erik ten Hag did a fantastic job at Ajax, he is an experienced coach, but we need to give him time. things will have to change whatever the coach wants, hopefully we can achieve it with him. I wish him the best, we are happy and eager not only for the players but also for the fans. We believe that next year we will win trophies”, concluded Cristiano Ronaldo.
Source: Observadora
