The superstar joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a record-breaking fee after scoring 118 goals in 292 games for the Red Devils.
After a glorious stint with Real Madrid and a high-level stay at Juventus, Ronaldo made headlines by rejoining United in 2021. The Portuguese, understandably, was emotional.
When quizzed on how it felt to return to the club at the age of 36, Cristiano Ronaldo said (via Manchester United’s official website):
He was further asked about the feeling of calling himself a United player yet again. Ronaldo replied:
The Portuguese ace’s comeback game only rose the expectations of him. Ronaldo scored a match-winning brace against Newcastle United. Overall, the no. 7 bagged 24 goals in 38 games and was United’s top scorer last season.
Things, however, took a sour turn this campaign. He couldn’t get on terms with new manager Erik ten Hag and an explosive interview with Piers Morgan hammered the final nail of his United career. Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United was mutually terminated on November 22.
Did Cristiano Ronaldo’s sour end at Manchester United tarnish his legacy?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United career didn’t come to the fairytale ending that many would have hoped for. However, his career is arguably much bigger than the controversies during the final stages of his second stint.
Ronaldo is one of the most accomplished footballers to ever grace the football pitch. While the ending is certainly a stain on his United career, fans will probably remember his on-field brilliance more than the off-field controversies when they look back at the Portuguese as a United player.
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