Di Canio doubts Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United

Former striker Paolo Di Canio explains why he has doubts about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.

The Portuguese forward has returned to Old Trafford with a € 15million transfer from Juventus. The Red Devils can pay up to 8 million euros in bonuses.

The Portuguese star has scored 101 goals in 134 games for Juventus but pushed to leave the Bianconeri during the summer transfer window.

He finally left Turin last week, a day before Juventus’ Serie A game against Empoli, which they ultimately lost 1-0.

Despite the enthusiasm of the majority of Manchester United fans, former Italian striker Paolo Di Canio is unsure of Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford.

“I’m one of those people who watch this movement and think, ‘He’s back to where he started his amazing career.’ He grew up as a man and as a footballer in Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man United, ”the 53-year-old told the La Gazzetta dello Sport podcast. In the box.

“However, I have to consider everything. It’s a big step for merchandising, for the visibility of Ronaldo and Manchester United, even if they don’t really need it. Individually, Ronaldo’s last season at Juventus was great, he scored 30 goals, but a champion has to take the trophies.

“Man United are the best team for him because everyone loves him at the club. The fans don’t look at his age, he’s the icon of a club. He’s an investment at the moment. have seen [Ole Gunnar] Solskjær and he was as happy as a kid, but he will have to deal with it, ”he continued.

“Ronaldo will improve United’s technical level, but he joins a team with many attackers and wingers. Solskjær has said he sees him as a center-forward, but Ronaldo does not want to do so at Juventus.

“I still see him starting on the left, but United have other players in the same position, including Jadon Sancho, who has been paid € 85million but has struggled to settle in so far.

“Rashford will come back, Greenwood and Martial too. Solskjær leaves his attackers free up front, so it could be good for Ronaldo.

“There is enthusiasm, but it remains to be seen whether Ronaldo will be a bulky presence like Zlatan was. Sometimes young players without a big personality did not understand that he wanted the best of them.

Ronaldo scored a brace against Ireland on Wednesday, becoming the all-time top scorer internationally with 111 goals, two ahead of Iranian legend Ali Daei.

In his first interview with the official Manchester United website, the 36-year-old said returning to Manchester United was “the best choice” he could make.

Ronaldo on Juve’s move to Man Utd: “Best decision I’ve made”

–