The troubled departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United still has repercussions. This Tuesday, right-back Diogo Dalot spoke about the 38-year-old compatriot’s move to Al Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, at the end of 2022, his relationship with the former club-mate and revealed his desire to count on the Portuguese star back in the Red Devils roster.
I have a good relationship with him [Cristiano Ronaldo], since he arrived at Manchester United we have this good connection. As is known, he is happy there [no Al Nassr]. I believe he has his dreams, his goals. He took this important step in his career, which was to play in another country, in another league. To show, once again, that he has an enormous adaptability and resilience”, he said in an interview at the inauguration of the Padel Athletic Club, a project he heads up in the city of Porto, in Portugal.
“Now, only he can tell the future. It’s up to me to enjoy his football for as long as possible. He still has the ability to give us a show. Cristiano’s quality is well known, it was a mutual decision to take different paths and we just have to accept it.As a teammate, we really wanted Cristiano to be with us, continued the defender.
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In addition, Dalot highlighted Manchester United’s ability to adapt to Cristiano’s departure. The star left the team in the midst of controversies and disagreements with coach Erik ten Hag, but even so, the English team showed great performance in the season. At the moment, it is in the G4 of the English Championship, with 63 points gained.
“During the time he was there, we tried to make the most of it and he still gave us a lot. We have to live with the decision that was made, look forward and with the weapons we have, keep fighting. A club like United has to have the ability, if a great player leaves, to find a solution. I think we have proven that we are more than 11 players, we manage to have that versatility”, he added.
With Cristiano Ronaldo in the past, Manchester United is heading towards the end of the 2022/23 season. In order to guarantee themselves in the next edition of the Champions League, the Red Devils will host Wolverhampton next Saturday, starting at 11 am (Brasília time), at Old Trafford, in Manchester (ING). The match is valid for the 36th round of the national.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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