In early October, there was a buzz about a possible change of ownership at Manchester United. Saudi investors are linked to buying Manchester United shares. Whatever happens, Cristiano Ronaldo, the biggest profile for Saudi football and the path to the 2034 World Cup finals, stated six months ago what he wants to do as Man United boss. When we hear the latest statements about Man Utd from the Portuguese, we understand that CR7 has a plan for the club in his heart.
Ronaldo is approaching his last season as a player at the age of 40. CR7 has previously stated his path forward: “I’m not a coach. I’m never going to be a coach, president of the club? No. Maybe owner of the club.” With his network, huge wealth and profile, it is natural to play with the idea that he could one day return to Man Utd as an owner.
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Because there is little doubt that Ronaldo still has a strong connection to the club where he had his big breakthrough. At the Globe Soccer Awards, the Portuguese drew an analysis of Manchester United and at the same time a work plan with him at the helm.
-I said this a year and a half ago, and I will continue to say it: the problem is not the coaches. It’s like an aquarium. If you have fish inside and they are sick, and you take them out and fix the problem, and you put them back in an aquarium, they will get sick again. Manchester United’s problem is the same. The problem is not always the coach, it is much more than that. If I am going to be the owner of the club, I will make things clear and adjust what I think is bad there, Ronaldo said according to sportbible.
This week, a new round of Ronaldo interviews was ready at Piers Morgan. Last time in 2022, there was strong criticism of Manchester United, which resulted in a quick break between the club and the Portuguese. This time it is a more nuanced, critical analysis Ronaldo gives “the club in his heart”.
-You have to have intelligent, smart people around you to create a foundation for the future, like Manchester United did many years ago. Right now Manchester United does not have a structure. I hope that changes, both now and for the future, because the potential of the club is incredible. It is one of the most important clubs of this century. Ronaldo begins to Morgan.
Then comes the statement that catches your eye:
-… Manchester United is still in my heart. I love that club, but we all have to be honest and say: “Listen, they are not on the right path”. So something has to change, and it is not just about the coach and the players, in my opinion, says CR7.
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For us, this is a man who already has the plan ready to save Manchester United. The question is when the opportunity will come.
