Published: 15:47 BST, 1 May 2023 | Updated: 19:08 BST, 1 May 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United comes with a near-guarantee of goals, but is there a risk of it destabilising the rest of the team. At the moment, with Rashford out injured as he recovers from shoulder surgery, hes not an option, and Pogba has been in sensational form at the start of the season, playing off the left. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. (Getty) Following Portugal 's games in the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo would be ready to suit up for Manchester United's home game against Newcastle on Saturday, September 11. News . However, following the thumping by Liverpool, rumours of Solskjaer's dismissal grew louder. He was primarily a star out wide for Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the 2008 Champions League as well as the Premier League title on three consecutive occasions. The Portugal captain will make his much-anticipated return pending a medical and a visa and, coupled with the arrival of Jadon Sancho and Edinson Cavani agreeing to stay for another year, it means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a wealth of attacking options at his disposal. Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday. In that statement, the club said: Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo would make his second debut at Manchester United on Sept. 11 against Newcastle. After a successful season with Sporting that brought the young player to the attention of Europes biggest football clubs, Ronaldo signed with English powerhouse Manchester United in 2003. Ronaldo will instead be expected to solve Solskjaers centre-forward issues. Manchester United announced on Friday that they had agreed terms to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford. It is something which Zinedine Zidane got spot-on during his three seasons in charge at Real Madrid, where Ronaldo benefited from the self-sacrificial hard work done by Karim Benzema through the centre. Manchester United's tight grasp of the space outside their box suffocates City's attack Wyscout/Sky Sport . Ronaldo agreeing a 175m-a-year contract. Ronaldo played in a partnership at Juve last season, with Alvaro Morata doing the bulk of the work, and the Portugal international firing in the goals. United have ample cover at left-back in the forms of regular starter Luke Shaw and summer acquisition Tyrell Malacia, along with academy talent Brandon Williams. So what are United's options with Ronaldo back in the fold? 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"Cristiano he's evolved as a player, he used to play wide right, wide left, up front, he's more of a centre forward for me at the moment, definitely," Solskjaer told reporters on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets emotional during Manchester United farewell message: WATCH, 5 Managers linked with replacing Solskjaer at Manchester United including this UCL winner, Cristiano Ronaldo wants Luis Enrique to take over as Manchester United manager: Report, Manchester United make Pochettino & Erik Ten Hag the top choices to replace Solskjaer, How long is Paul Pogba out? Do not sell or share my personal information. #CR7 sta lasciando Torino // CR7 leaves Turin @goal @GoalItalia pic.twitter.com/fTSaQYvjAf. But now that the forward has turned 37, his defensive work has nosedived. WebThis statistic shows the achievements of Al-Nasr Riad player Cristiano Ronaldo. "But there will be games where we play with two up front, three up front. Ole Gunnar's Solskjaer's attacking options just got a whole lot better but how will the Man Utd manager best accommodate his former team-mate? Cavanis arrival emphasised how much United had been lacking a true striker, as his movement created chances for his team-mates and caused problems for defences. After losing four of United's last six games, Solskjaer was under a lot of pressure to produce results. Poor defensive work: Even when Ronaldo was younger, he was not known for his defensive work. That strike partnership occasionally featured at the sharp end of a 4-4-2 formation, but far more common was for Andrea Pirlo to line up with three centre-backs and three players in midfield. 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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been sacked from his position over the club's abysmal run in the ongoing Premier League season. Solskjaer has at times deployed his own 3-5-2 system, utilising Luke Shaw as a central defenderand giving United more defensive resilience and a threat on the break, particularly in big matches such as derbies against Pep Guardiolas Man City. 31 August 2021 M anchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed where Cristiano Ronaldo will play after completing a stunning return to Old Trafford. In this formula, Pogba might start in a partnership as he does for France and, like Fernandes, would be responsible for picking up the ball approaching the final third, feeding the wingers and Ronaldo with through balls. Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United poses with Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after signing his contract with the club at Carrington Training Ground, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag chats with Christiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo scores his team's third goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F football match between Hungary and Portugal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on June 15, 2021. Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Manchester United heads the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Luzhniki Stadium on May 21, 2008 in Moscow, Russia. Two further strike dates planned. A split striker system, of Cavani and Ronaldo up front, could see Fernandes sit slightly deeper with the option to roam into the space behind the front two. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. David de Gea (38) Biggest Win MUN 5 - 1 LEE (H) Heaviest Defeat MUN 0 - 5 LIV (H) Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. This formation is likely to be reserved for a select few special occasions. (0:48) Position: Centre-Forward Agent: Gestifute Current international: Portugal WebWhat was Cristiano Ronaldo's playing position at Manchester United? You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Anfield's most dramatic EPL finales - ranked , Haaland is special - but Messi's best remains untouchable , Arsenal's Champions League dream is over , Arsenal ratings: Wubben-Moy pays the price in late heartbreak, Leicester & Everton forced to settle for draw in six-pointer. WebFull name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro Date of birth: Feb 5, 1985 Place of birth: Funchal Age: 38 Height: 1,87 m Citizenship: Portugal Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: right Player agent: Gestifute Current club: Al-Nassr FC Joined: Jan 1, 2023 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2025 Outfitter: Nike Social-Media: Transfer history Season Date Cristiano Ronaldos return to Manchester United has come to an acrimonious, but recently inevitable, end. Solskjaer spoke about his forward line lacking a clinical edge after their 1-1 draw against Southampton and nobody knows how to finish quite as well as the Portugal international, who has scored 674 goals in 895 club appearances across spells at Sporting C.P., United, Real Madrid and Juventus. Although Al-Nassr apparently don't view that as a problem. There would be more of a burden on the duo for winning the ball back in the absence of a second defensive midfield player, but it would give United unrivalled firepower to break down teams against whom they have struggled for inspiration at times under Solskjaer. Ten Hag confirms Ronaldo remains in Man United's plans (0:48) Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo is in his plans for Man United ahead of the summer transfer window closing. "Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision. Solskjaer holds crisis meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo & other key Man Utd players: Report, Cristiano Ronaldo posts inspiring message for United teammates ahead of crucial fixtures, Watford savagely troll Cristiano Ronaldo after 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United. WebFIFA Club World Cup Club ; Real Madrid: 6: 6: 2---562' Manchester United: UEFA Champions League Qualifying To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Ronaldo brings that ability to lead the line and the strongest XI Solskjaer has at his disposal will surely include Ronaldo up top, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and new signing Sancho. Cristiano Ronaldo Riyadh ST XI Forward, Profile & Stats | Premier League WebView the player profile of Riyadh ST XI Forward Cristiano Ronaldo, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. With Sancho and Greenwoods versatility, they could start either side of Ronaldo up front, switching as they see fit to compliment Solskjaers attacking system. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United holds the trophy during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at the Luzhniki Stadium on 21st May 2008 in Moscow, Russia, New Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo is presented to a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on 6th July 2009 in Madrid, Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo officially launches his CR7 by Cristiano Ronaldo underwear line with a private event in Madrid on October 31, 2013 in Madrid, Spain, Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Junior watch Rafael Nadal of Spain against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland in their third round match during day six of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Caja Magica on May 8, 2014 in Madrid, Spain, Real Madrid'S Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their fourth goal from the penalty spot during the 2014 UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid lifts the Champions league trophy during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal, Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model Cara Delevingne are seen in the pitlane before the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on 24th May 2015 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Cristiano Ronaldo poses with models as he unveils his debut fragrence 'Cristiano Ronaldo Legacy' at a launch party on 9th September 2015 in Madrid, Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Real Madrid receives the 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the player of the year during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2014 at the Kongresshaus on 12th January 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his fourth Golden Boot Award as highest goal scorer of European leagues at The Westin Palace Hotel on 13th October 2015 in Madrid, Spain, General view of the CR7 Museum of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Portugese forward Cristiano Ronaldo poses next to a wax statue representing himself during a visit to the new location of the CR7 museum dedicated his professional career at Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after missing a penalty during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Portugal and Austria at Parc des Princes in Paris, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the Henri Delaunay trophy after his side win 1-0 against France during the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France, Portugal's Eder, Pepe,Ricardo Quaresma, Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rui Patricio pose with the trophy as they celebrate after beating France during the Euro 2016 final football match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on 10th July 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal balances the Henri Delaunay trophy on his head to celebrate after his team's 1-0 win against France in the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their opening goal with team mate Gareth Bale during the La Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on 29th October 2016 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid arrives for his press conference after signing a new five-year contract with the Spanish club at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on 7th November 2016 in Madrid, Spain, Real Madrid and Portugal's forward and winner of The Best FIFA Mens Player of 2016 Award Cristiano Ronaldo poses with partner Georgina Rodriguez (2L), his sisters Elma Aveiro (2R) and Katia Aveiro (L), his Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro (R) and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr on stage following The Best FIFA Football Awards 2016 ceremony on 9th January 2017 in Zurich, Gianluigi Buffon, Dani Alves, Leonardo Bonucci, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Andres Iniesta; Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar pose for a selfie as they are named The Fifa FifPro World XI during The Best FIFA Football Awards Show on October 23, 2017 in London, A bust of Cristiano Ronaldo is seen before the ceremony to rename Funchal Airport as Cristiano Ronaldo Airport in Funchal, Portugal on 28th March 2017, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with his five Golden Ball (Ballon d'Or) trophies prior to start the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on 9th December 2017 in Madrid, Spain. According to reports, Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo played a massive role in Solskjaer's exit from the club. If Solskjaer chooses to use Ronaldo centrally for United, he will have to play him alongside a centre-forward as Juventus did, and as Portugal eventually did against Ireland. Accommodating Ronaldo is no easy task and Zidane moved on from the famed BBC trio - dropping Gareth Bale in favour of an extra midfielder and deploying Benzema and Ronaldo as a partnership. United on Tuesday officially announced the Portugal stars return on a lucrative two-year deal with the option of a third, with a medical successfully completed in Lisbon on Monday. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. anchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed where Cristiano Ronaldo will play after completing a stunning return to Old Trafford. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. That would see Ronaldo start up front in a duo, but would mean sacrificing one of Uniteds multiple wing threats. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success. There was no sign from United's board that Solskjaer's job was in jeopardy until the 5-0 loss to Liverpool late last month. Check out latest update on Manchester United star, New video emerges of Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's fight after LSG vs RCB match- WATCH. United currently sit at eighth position in the league table with 17 points and are leading Group F in the Champions League table. Juventus' Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo holds the cup after Juevntus won the final of the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) football match Atalanta vs Juventus at the Citta del Tricolore stadium in Reggio Emilia. Cavani, however, still has the ability to stretch defences and get in behind from the right and proved his versatility by starring in that position on multiple occasions at Paris Saint-Germain. If Solskjaer does decide to unleash all of his attacking pieces, one of the options would be to play Pogba beside a deep-lying midfielder like Nemanja Matic, Fred or McTominay. Ole leaves with our sincerest thanks for his tireless efforts as Manager and our very best wishes for the future," United said in its statement. There are a fewoptions for Ronaldo and Cavani to play together. Ronaldo, who scored 145 goals in 346 appearances for United, left Juventus to rejoin the Old Trafford club in August 2021 - 11 years after he left to join Real Madrid. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. A move to the lesser Saudi league could place his international future in doubt. Manchester United are keen to clarify the position of Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed the clubs pre-season tour and has yet to resume training Ronaldo is with Portugal in Qatar and is set to captain his country in their opening group H game against Ghana on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo (18) Most Appearances. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. On Saturday, United lost 4-1 against Watford, putting the final nail in the coffin. Having secured the five-time world player of the year, Solskjaer envisages a central strker role for him despite 12 years prior playing out wide for United. His arrival could put paid to the chances of Anthony Martial starting many matches this season, after a poor start, while sensational young striker Mason Greenwood might end up partnering Ronaldo or else have to bide his time for opportunities on his own through the centre. The evolution of Cristiano Ronaldo: From tricky winger at Manchester United to goalscoring machine. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Former club Galatasaray are also touted as another possible destination for the left-back.. As Ronaldo desperately sought a move away from the declining Juventus in the summer of 2021, it was his beloved Manchester United who swooped in when it looked certain that he was heading to the blue side of Manchester! His four-year deal still has a year to run and his existing wage is reportedly putting off a number of potential suitors. Cristiano Ronaldo's schedule in 2022 is nearing the end of the Premier League campaign with Manchester United. Cavanis arrival emphasised how much United had been lacking a true striker, as his movement created chances for his team-mates and caused problems for defences. Another option would be to go back to the historic 4-4-2 which favoured United for so long. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. The 30-year-old only joined United in 2020 under then-Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who oversaw Telles' 15.4million move from Porto. Telles has endured a relatively busy season in Spain forJose Luis Mendilibar's side, making 35 appearances in all competitions that also saw him come off the bench in Sevilla's 3-0 Europa League quarter-final victory over United. At United, the bulk of the wing work will be conducted by younger players like Marcus Rashford - who idolised Ronaldo as a young player coming through - and Sancho. "We've always been watching Cristiano, that one day he would move and we would be interested. Cristiano Ronaldo: 2021-22 stats Appearances: 38 Starts: 34 Goals: 24 Assists: 3 Ronaldo: Matches played Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle, September 11 Premier League Minutes played: 90 Goals: 2 Assists: 0 It was a dream second debut for Ronaldo at Man Utd Young Boys 2-1 Man Utd, September 14 - Champions League Minutes played: Brazillian full-back Alex Telles was shipped out on a season long loan deal to LaLiga side Sevilla by United boss Erik ten Hag last year but will return to Manchester at the end of the current campaign. Ronaldo is a very different player now than he was back in 2009 when he left the club for Real Madrid as the reigning Ballon dOr holder. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. The Saudi Pro League club have spent heavily on European superstars in an effort to raise the profile of Middle Eastern football, most notably the signing of Ronaldo. He now averages fewer Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. The Manchester Evening News on Saturday, November 20, reported that Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes had sought assurances from the United board that action would be taken against the Norwegian after the side's humiliating defeat at Vicarage Road. In Raphael Varane, Solskjaer has captured another star from that historic Madrid era. In one of the biggest surprises of this transfer window, Manchester United announced on Friday that they had agreed terms to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did bring in exciting names to the club during his tenure, he didn't win any important silverware, and while it looked that this could be the season, a string of poor results brought the end of his tenure.
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