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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys urged Cristiano Ronaldo to “sign for Bournemouth” after the Manchester United superstar extended his goalless streak to six games, his longest drought since 2009.
Ralf Rangnick’s side have been struggling for consistency for some time and have drawn their last three matches amid rumors of discontent behind the scenes.
Keys says Ronaldo is “part of the problem” at Old Trafford and insists the 37-year-old should leave if he is unhappy with the situation, following reports that the former Real Madrid and Juventus man is disillusioned with life in Manchester.
“Jorge Mendes was talking to senior Manchester United executives about leaving at the end of the season. My own opinion on that is that he should go now,” Keys said speaking on beIN Sports.
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“I’ve been of the opinion all season that I think he’s a part of the problem, not the whole problem, like anything else.
“The other night when he ran out of the tunnel on Turf Moor, having taught everyone a lesson about being the leader he thinks he is and that young people don’t do the kind of things he does.
“How does that foster team spirit in the locker room?”
Co-host Andy Gray later added: “It wasn’t good to see that. Totally wrong of you to do that. Obviously he is disappointed not to play ».
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Richard Keys has criticized Ronaldo’s petulance during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Burnley (Image: beIN SPORTS)
He’s playing against bottom-placed Burnley in the league, he’s thinking ‘there are some goals for me in this’.
“He is 37 years old and knows that he is running out of time to play the best football. You want to try to play as many games as you can.”
Keys then replied: “Okay then, go and sign for Bournemouth and you’ll play every week.”
Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 26 games since rejoining United in the summer but has been accused of refusing to work hard for the team and even making the team less effective.
According to recent reports, the Portuguese international has told close friends that he is beginning to feel his age, with speculation continuing to mount about his future at the club beyond the summer.
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