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Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to SAVE Man Utd: Everything he touches turns to gold
Robin Bairner
- 6 Feb 2025 11:50 GMT
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he is the man to save Manchester United, despite recently signing a contract extension with Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo continues to shine in the Saudi Pro League as he chases the incredible mark of 1000 career goals.
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The Portugal legend shows no sign of slowing up, despite turning 40 on Wednesday, and could help turn around the fortunes of misfiring Manchester United, according to Premier League legend Bacary Sagna.
The former Arsenal player has suggested, however, that Ronaldo will shine again at Old Trafford in a backroom role rather than on the field.
“Ronaldo is a man of football; he can do anything,” Sagna told greatoffshoresportsbooks.com.
“He has reached a stage where everything that he touches turns to gold. He has reached a stage where, it doesn’t really matter what he does because he’s such a superstar.
“I think he would have a massive impact if he joined Manchester United in some capacity when he decides to retire.”
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Ronaldo ‘could do anything’ at Man Utd
Ronaldo’s second spell at Man Utd ended in an ugly manner, with the Portuguese released by mutual consent following a fall out with then-manager Erik ten Hag. Sagna, though, believes this is all water under the bridge.
“Regardless of how it ended for him a second time, and especially after what we have seen happen at the club since, Ronaldo will always be a legend at the club,” he said.
He could literally perform any role at a football club whether it’s in the boardroom or on the grass because of who he is and what he brings in terms of experience.
- Bacary Sagna“I wouldn’t rule him out doing something in the business side of the game. He could literally perform any role at a football club whether it’s in the boardroom or on the grass because of who he is and what he brings in terms of experience.
“He understands the business of football. He understands life. Whatever targets he sets, he achieves them. He’s so dedicated that he will be a success in whatever he chooses to do, and it would be great for football and especially Manchester United if he wants to stay in the game.”
Ronaldo is under contract with Al-Nassr until June 2025 so if he does have a future at Man Utd, it is likely that it will have to wait at least 18 months.
