Manchester United’s former attacker, who was a crucial part of the team during some of their most successful seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson, has shared his thoughts on the current state of the club. Having won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and a Champions League trophy among other honors during his time at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo now finds himself at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, looking in from afar as his former club struggles to live up to their past successes.
Reflecting on his time at Manchester United and his recent visit back to the club, Ronaldo lamented the lack of progress in terms of facilities and infrastructure. “Nothing changed since I left, the pool, the jacuzzi, even the gym, some technology. Even the chefs who I appreciate, lovely people. I thought I would see new technology, infrastructure. I saw things I saw when I was 20!”
Despite his concerns, Ronaldo still believes in the potential of Manchester United as one of the best clubs in the world, but acknowledges that changes are needed for the team to regain their former glory. “Man United need time to rebuild because it’s still one of the best clubs in the world, but they need to change.”
As fans and pundits alike continue to speculate on the future of Manchester United under their current manager, the words of a club legend like Ronaldo carry weight. It remains to be seen whether the powers that be at Old Trafford will heed his advice and take the necessary steps to return the Red Devils to their former glory. Change is inevitable, but whether it will be enough to satisfy the high expectations of the club and its supporters remains to be seen.