Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has claimed that wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo will be a big asset for the Red Devils in the upcoming season.
The Portuguese icon, who has 12 months remaining on his current deal, has requested that United allow him to depart if a suitable offer arrives this summer. The 37-year-old is seemingly unsettled at Old Trafford after the Red Devils failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last season.
According to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has held talks with a host of clubs over a potential move for his client. Chelsea were in the race to sign the veteran striker but Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel has decided against signing him, as per Romano.
Speaking to LordPing, Silvestre opined about the developing transfer saga involving the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. He said:
"It will be best if Cristiano stays as he is an important figure in the dressing room. He showed he can deliver and score goals and he is still top class. Cristiano in a good mood and in good form is a big asset for Manchester United and he will be for the new manager [Erik ten Hag]."
After making a blockbuster return to his former club last summer, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 24 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions in the 2021-22 campaign. However, the Red Devils went trophyless and finished sixth in the Premier League with their record-lowest points tally of 58 last season.
United will begin their 2022-23 Premier League campaign at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 7.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'not for sale', according to new Manchester United manager
Speaking at a pre-season press conference, new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag reiterated the club's stance on the Portuguese icon's future.
As quoted by Manchester Evening News, he said:
"We are planning with Ronaldo for this season. That's it. I'm looking forward to working with him."
When asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave the club, he added:
"He hasn't told me this. I have read, but as I say, Cristiano is not for sale, he is in our plans and we want to get success together. I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and had a real good talk."
Ronaldo, who joined United from Juventus in the summer of 2021, is currently on leave from the Red Devils' pre-season tour.
ahmedbruno
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oooo
Brendanobi
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pls he should leave, my team is just trying to gel again, did Anybody noticed the team is scoring from all cylinder during this preseason, no more cry babies pls
BOGEREIVAN
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He is not a leader at that age still.thinks lik boys for the better of.the young talents he should leave man u
falcontech
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But that team not going anywhere and getting worse even with Ronaldo joining them
yes the team is not going well but after Ronaldo came has the team been better or worse?
Ebubechukwu1996
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we don't just need someone to score goals, we need someone to contribute other aspects of football to the team we need a team player, not just a player to be passed the ball and score... Ronaldo wasn't at united two seasons ago but we scored more goals than we did last season, so you guys should stop talking about goals goals goals, had he not been there other players would have scored the goals..his presence affected most of the players and that's the hard truth... this guy hasn't attended preseason and i will be shocked if ten hag throws him into the lineup if he doesn't get any club and comes back...
don't worry he wil leave your club and join bayern let's see how u cope
Demeknopy
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we don't just need someone to score goals, we need someone to contribute other aspects of football to the team we need a team player, not just a player to be passed the ball and score... Ronaldo wasn't at united two seasons ago but we scored more goals than we did last season, so you guys should stop talking about goals goals goals, had he not been there other players would have scored the goals..his presence affected most of the players and that's the hard truth... this guy hasn't attended preseason and i will be shocked if ten hag throws him into the lineup if he doesn't get any club and comes back...
Kebeilnru
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Ronaldo is not important in Manchester United, b4 he arrive we where doing perfectly well. Bruno 20+ goals, Rushford 18+ goals and Martial 18 goals too so we where doing absolutely well b4 Ronaldo.
But that team not going anywhere and getting worse even with Ronaldo joining them
Janikpsz
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Ronaldo is not important in Manchester United, b4 he arrive we where doing perfectly well. Bruno 20+ goals, Rushford 18+ goals and Martial 18 goals too so we where doing absolutely well b4 Ronaldo.
lol stupid
cr7isdefogoat
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all football seriously can't function without mentioning 69 articles of this man a day 🤣🤣🤣🤣
falcontech
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Ronaldo is not important in Manchester United, b4 he arrive we where doing perfectly well. Bruno 20+ goals, Rushford 18+ goals and Martial 18 goals too so we where doing absolutely well b4 Ronaldo.
ABB10
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Nope. "CR7" stands for "CRITICAL REJECTION 7 TIMES"
perfect 😂😂😂😂
fupcdeipty
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Rejected GOAT AKA (REJECTNALDO)
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His name is now "BEGTIANO REJECTONALDO"
fupcdeipty
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CR7 stands for........am I right or not wrong?
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Nope. "CR7" stands for "CRITICAL REJECTION 7 TIMES"
SulavPrasai
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Rejected GOAT AKA (REJECTNALDO)
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@Vit77 he'll win rejecte'dor
Vit77
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Rejected GOAT AKA (REJECTNALDO)
malone95
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CR7 stands for........am I right or not wrong?
ogggg
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ronaldo after rejected from bayern, barca, psg, chelsea, now fulham made a bind for him😂😂 ronaldo👇