Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United made a mistake by re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo final summer season.
Ronaldo returned to Outdated Trafford in August 2021 from Juventus and has made 32 appearances for the English champions this season, scoring 18 targets.
The 37-year-old’s total contribution to the squad has been criticized throughout the marketing campaign, and Rooney has said that his former aspect requires “recent, keen gamers” to assist them reclaim their earlier glory.
“You’d should say no on the minute (has the transfer labored). I feel he is scored targets, he is scored vital targets within the Champions League early on within the season, he clearly scored the hat-trick towards Tottenham, however I feel for those who’re trying to the way forward for the membership, you need to go along with youthful, hungry gamers to do the very best and carry Manchester United over these subsequent two or three years,” Rooney advised Sky Sports activities Information.
“Clearly Cristiano is getting on a bit, he definitely is not the participant he was when he was in his 20s, and that occurs, that is soccer. He is a purpose menace however the remainder of the sport they want extra, they want younger, hungry gamers.”
Ronaldo was dominated out of Saturday’s Premier League match towards Leicester Metropolis because of illness, however is anticipated to be prepared for this weekend’s match towards relegation-threatened Everton.
The Portugal worldwide’s contract at Outdated Trafford expires in June 2023, though he’s rumored to be considering his choices this summer season.
