Six games without a goal – a series that is extremely untypical for Cristiano Ronaldo. The world star was last 13 years ago without a goal for more than six games in a row. The knot burst yesterday evening against Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Surrounded by six opponents, Ronaldo lets a defender out, lays the ball perfectly in front of the penalty area line and finishes dry. A goal worth seeing in Ronaldo style, which was not only important for him personally, but also put Manchester United on the road to victory in a difficult game.
Champions League or farewell?
With the work win over Brighton, the Red Devils moved up to fourth place in the Champions League. This has allegedly made Ronaldo a requirement for staying beyond the summer.
The 37-year-old should actually be eyeing up more titles for his collection – United will hardly be able to do this this season. Ralf Rangnick’s team has already been eliminated from the national cups and is 20 points behind city rivals City in the league. With Atlético Madrid you already have a real chunk in front of your chest in the round of 16 in the Champions League.
Rumors about summer change
Manchester’s ongoing weakness in form, along with the unresolved question of coaching for the next season, is one of the reasons why reports of Ronaldo’s possible end at United are circulating in the media. The contract of the five-time Champions League winner runs until 2023, but it is doubtful whether the star would be kept against his will.
The ‘Sun’ mentions three clubs that are said to be potential buyers for the goalscorer. In addition to Paris St. Germain, AS Roma and FC Bayern are also said to be toying with the idea of knocking on Ronaldo’s door.
FT opinion
Although PSG could handle Ronaldo’s commitment economically, they are said to be primarily concerned with other players. Ronaldo does not fit into Bayern’s transfer policy due to the combination of his high salary requirements and his age. At Roma, CR7 would accept a sporting descent, which is also a very unlikely scenario.
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