MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Manchester United and Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford on October 27, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo would love to return to Manchester United, according to one of his former teammates.
Ronaldo’s second spell at Old Trafford ended quite badly, with the player being released by the club after doing an interview with Piers Morgan criticising Erik ten Hag and the club.
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The Portuguese forward was not a regular under Ten Hag in his first season and was eventually released in November 2022.
Former Red Devils striker Louis Saha claims the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be open to a return to Old Trafford.
“Cristiano Ronaldo would be loved back at Manchester United, he is loved and respected but I also think that he has been misunderstood,” Saha told Boylesports.
“His second spell came during a period in which the transition was too big and the manager had a dilemma in trying to show that he is strong by leaving him out.
“The manager wanted to show his character, to show that he’s a strong guy and I think that was where the clash started. If you look at his stats then you can’t argue with his goals during his first season back at the club.
“Cristiano Ronaldo at the time had strong words in regards to the management and the board, but after two years you can see that he was right.”
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