Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford admits he enjoys playing alongside him Cristiano Ronaldo While the Portuguese icon was at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational return to Manchester United last year, signing a two-year contract. After leaving the club to join Real Madrid in 2009, he rejoined the club 12 years later.
The striker’s return has fans and the rest of the Red Devils excited. However, the move quickly soured after the club failed to qualify for last season’s Champions League.
Ronaldo has found himself struggling under new manager Eric ten Hager after pushing for a transfer in the summer. Unhappy with his deteriorating position, he launched a scathing attack on United and the manager in an interview with Piers Morgan earlier this month.
During the interview, Ronaldo accused his employers of betraying him, but the English giants were not satisfied.end up seeing both sides Both sides agree to part ways last week.
Ronaldo has since gone on to help Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup opener. However, his departure from Old Trafford remains a big talking point in football.
So it was inevitable that Rashford would be asked about it in his press conference ahead of England’s game against Wales on Tuesday (November 28). It’s clear that Ronaldo’s departure hasn’t changed the 25-year-old’s opinion of him.
The Manchester United striker said he was delighted to share a dressing room with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner He’s also not shy about admitting that the Portuguese icon remains his idol.Rashford says [via ESPN]:
“Playing with him has been an unbelievable experience. He is one of my idols and someone I have always looked up to. This is something I can always have with me. I wish him the best and we want to thank him for what he has done Everything he’s done for Manchester United.”
How is Cristiano Ronaldo doing in his second spell at Manchester United?
Cristiano Ronaldo made 38 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils last season. In these games, he scored 24 times and provided 3 assists.
However, Ronaldo has dropped down the rankings after Ten Hag became the club’s new manager in the summer. He scored three goals in 16 appearances before leaving last week.
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