Cristiano Ronaldo ended the 2021-22 campaign as Manchester United’s leading goalscorer. He scored 24 goals for the club in 38 games and helped the Red Devils to many important results.
The 37-year-old superstar hasn’t scored this season.
His determination to be one of the best has been evident throughout his career and is undoubtedly his most defining personality trait. Ferdinand, however, feels that his ‘aura’ is not doing any good for some of his current Manchester United teammates.
Drawing parallels with Manchester United legend Roy Keane, Ferdinand said on his Vibe With Five podcast (via Manchester Evening News):
He continued:
Cristiano Ronaldo still has a lot to offer to Manchester United
As Rio Ferdinand has pointed out, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most demanding and committed personalities out there. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is never satisfied, always looking to go the extra mile to help the cause, possibly as the hero of the show.
His insatiable desire to win can make it difficult for teammates to keep pace, but Manchester United could very well benefit from having such a personality in the dressing room.
If Erik ten Hag can fit Cristiano Ronaldo into his system, he could be the ideal man to lead the team. He has plenty of experience, can still score for fun, and is a proven leader on the pitch.
He might not be as willing to press as a 20-year-old, but he could still make a difference thanks to his world class movement and finishing.
With Manchester United succumbing to consecutive defeats in the Premier League, they need someone to help them get back up. There’s hardly a better candidate to get the job done than the game’s all-time leading goalscorer (815 goals for clubs + country) Cristiano Ronaldo.
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