Cristiano Ronaldo's Criticism of Manchester United Sparks Retirement Speculation
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent criticism of Manchester United has been interpreted as a clue about his future plans after retiring from football. The Portuguese star expressed disappointment with the club’s leadership and their failure to return the Red Devils to their previous heights.
Comments on Manchester United's Leadership and Coaching
In an open conversation with Piers Morgan, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner stated that head coach Ruben Amorim cannot fix the club’s problems on his own. Amorim, who once played alongside Ronaldo for Portugal, admitted that mistakes
were made but stressed the importance of focusing on the club’s future rather than its past setbacks.
Potential Future in Football Club Ownership
Speculation suggests Ronaldo’s remarks hint that he may be leaning toward owning a football club after retirement instead of pursuing a managerial role. Currently playing for Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr at age 40, Ronaldo is financially secure, recently becoming football’s first billionaire player according to Bloomberg.
Expert Opinion on Ronaldo's Career Path
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders believes owning a football club would be more attractive to Ronaldo, giving him greater authority compared to being a manager. Speaking on talkSPORT, Saunders noted that Ronaldo appeared frustrated by his teammates’ attitudes during his second spell at Manchester United.
“Mistakes have been made but it is important to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past.” – Ruben Amorim
“Owning a club would appeal more to Ronaldo as it would offer greater control than managing a team.” – Dean Saunders
Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent critique of Manchester United and remarks about the club’s leadership hint at his plans to possibly buy a football club after retiring, focusing on greater control over his football legacy.