Former Manchester United star David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo stays put at Old Trafford beyond this summer.
The Portuguese is under contract with the Red Devils till 2023, but there are speculations that he could leave the club again after their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United have had a terrible 2021-22 campaign on the Premier League front, where they're set to finish with their lowest-ever points tally, having accrued only 58 after 37 games.
Last weekend, they were humiliated 4-0 by Brighton & Hove Albion on a torrid evening where the 37-year-old was pictured laughing, perhaps in disbelief at his team's ineptitude.
Speaking about Ronaldo's future at Manchester United, Beckham told Sky Sports:
"Obviously Cristiano is one of the best players over the last 15 years, with Leo [Messi]. To see him stay on, hopefully at United, is important for the fans."
Ronaldo made a sensational return to Old Trafford last summer from Juventus, 12 years after he firsf left Manchester for Real Madrid on a then-record transfer.
He has bagged 24 goals in all competitions, including 18 in the league, including hat-tricks against Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City.
However, his performances in the second half of the season notably declined, as age appeared to finally catch up with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
As reported by Sky Sports, Ronaldo met with his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson to discuss his future as it remains to be seen if Ronaldo stays at Old Trafford next season.
Beckham, for one, is hopeful Ronaldo will continue at Old Trafford for a few years, lauding him for his goalscoring prowess at his age. He added:
"It's important to him - we all know how much Man United means to him. He's still doing what he does best, scoring goals. That's what Cristiano does.
"To be doing what he's doing at his age is really incredible, so hopefully it continues for another year or two."
Manchester United play their final match of the season away to Crystal Palace on May 22.
Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Champions League for the first time in two decades if he remains at Manchester United
Ronaldo will miss the Champions League for the first time in 20 years if he opts to stay on at Manchester United next season.
He has been a regular in the competition for two decades, scoring a record 139 goals, including 21 for the Red Devils.
His absence will allow his rich-rival Lionel Messi to close the gap on him, with the PSG star occupying second place with 124 goals and set to play in the Champions League again next season.
DhruvilCr7
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Waiting for Next year
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I will enjoy too for Barcelona in Europe league🤣🤣
RyænMãqbøølBm
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Waiting for Next year
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We too🎉🎉❤️we will enjoy him playing Europa or Conference leage
FooTBaal/Fan
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Mr. David u need to tell. He is so bigger than u and any footballer in the world. Small correction he Is not one of the best. He is the Only GOAT around 2 decades.
wait a minute, where you came from?
buyiklnp
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There is no future with Ronaldo, nor for Manchester neither Portugal
one hand is not enough
fizbizzie
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Mr Perez knows it..
jenilmrsu
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manchester united please get Sander berge from sheffield united...he will be a very addition to the squad, good height and eye for goal.
malone95
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We all knew he would stay shed what light???GOATS dont just run away that easily...simple as that
mgbare
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I like what beckham said, he clearly stated that this was his preference and opinion I don't like people that act as if they are someone's PR person and announce someone else's plans to the world instead of just letting the person do that for himself when he wants such knowledge in the public domain. much like what porch did Mbape when he said they both Wud be there next season 100%. everyone has his reasons for not sharing some specifics and that should be understood by every professional.
DhruvilCr7
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Waiting for Next year
Vowcilt
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yea take that sh..t to your club ...he is useless in england
jozempuz
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There is no future with Ronaldo, nor for Manchester neither Portugal
nor for football
zokkmorst
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There is no future with Ronaldo, nor for Manchester neither Portugal
douelrsz
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Fake goat goes to conference league
devoe28
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Even becham knows who the real Goat is
Igwecharles
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Mr. David u need to tell. He is so bigger than u and any footballer in the world. Small correction he Is not one of the best. He is the Only GOAT around 2 decades.
Lols the only goat but dose not have goat written on is cloth😂…only goat that is going to conference league 😅😂🤣
Deuadlmnu
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Mr. David u need to tell. He is so bigger than u and any footballer in the world. Small correction he Is not one of the best. He is the Only GOAT around 2 decades.
🤣🤣 clown knows more than Beckham
fatbikorst
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Mr. David u need to tell. He is so bigger than u and any footballer in the world. Small correction he Is not one of the best. He is the Only GOAT around 2 decades.