We don’t need Ronaldo, bring in young players instead! proclaims Manchester United legend

Legendary Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has spoken out about Cristiano Ronaldo’s contribution to the English club. According to him, the management made a mistake by bringing him in, instead they should have engaged young players with a future.

It was a transfer that rocked the football world last summer. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, where he began his admirable career 19 years ago. Fans were expecting world-class performances from this player.

Ronaldo is certainly no slouch. He has scored 12 goals in 24 league games and six times in seven Champions League games. For his age, the Portuguese striker still has great numbers.

Although Ronaldo has already pulled Manchester City off their heels several times, there are those who call his arrival a mistake. One of them is legendary striker Wayne Rooney. He would have preferred the arrival of younger, more promising footballers.

“He scored a lot of important goals in the Champions League, he scored a hat-trick against Tottenham, but if you look to the future, the club has to count more on young hungry players. They will be the ones who will pull Manchester United in two or three years,” Rooney said in an interview with Sky Sports.

Rooney also added that Ronaldo can’t even come close to the performances fans were used to from his previous stint at the club.

“Cristiano is not the player he was when he was 20, but that’s normal. He scores goals, but more is needed from him in the rest of the game. Manchester needs young players,” Rooney added.

Despite Rooney’s words, Manchester have several young players in the squad. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are undoubtedly among the best prospects.

Sources: Twitter, Sky Sports, Livesport