Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that regardless of a tough 2021-22 season, he’s “extraordinarily happy” with the membership.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner turned down Manchester Metropolis’s want to return to Outdated Trafford, the place he had a profitable season on a private degree.
In 38 video games in all competitions, Ronaldo scored 24 targets and arrange three extra, together with 18 targets in 30 Premier League matches.
Following the Purple Devils’ troubles, Ronaldo’s future has undoubtedly been put into query, however Erik ten Hag just lately said that he was desirous to proceed working with the Portugal worldwide.
“Ronaldo is a big, due to what he is already proven and I believe he is nonetheless very bold,” the previous Ajax boss advised Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.
“In fact I want to preserve him. He is been crucial to Manchester United this 12 months and might produce nice statistics.”
Now, Ronaldo has seemingly confirmed that he won’t push for a transfer away from the membership throughout an interview with the Purple Devils, saying: “I used to be comfortable after all to be again at a membership that actually raised my profession. So it was unbelievable.
“The sensation once I (got here) again once more, it was good to really feel the supporters. The happiness of them as nice. I used to be – and nonetheless am – very comfortable to be right here.
“I imagine that Manchester will probably be the place they belong. As I say earlier than, typically it takes time however I nonetheless imagine. The data are coming in a pure approach. I do not observe the data however the data observe me. So it is good.
“It is nonetheless my motivation to hold on. Simply working exhausting. I nonetheless love the eagerness for the sport. And naturally, Manchester and my team-mates helped me all the best way so I’ve to understand all of the individuals who assist Cristiano.”
“I do know he [Ten Hag] did a incredible job for Ajax and that he is an skilled coach. However we have to give him time and issues want to vary – the best way he needs.
‘I hope we’ve got success after all. As a result of if in case you have success, all of Manchester are going to have success as effectively. So I want him the very best. We’re comfortable and excited – not solely the gamers however the supporters as effectively. I want him the very best and let’s hope that subsequent 12 months we’ll win trophies.”
Ronaldo has now amassed a complete of 142 targets and 71 assists in 330 appearances for the Purple Devils throughout his two spells on the membership and is below contract at Outdated Trafford till 2023 with the choice of an extra 12 months.
