CRISTIANO RONALDO BELIEVES Manchester United have lacked identity since Alex Ferguson’s departure, but believes the appointment of Jose Mourinho is good for the club.
Ronaldo spent six years at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009 before joining Real Madrid, where he was coached by Mourinho for three seasons.
And with the Portuguese manager set to be confirmed imminently to take over after the sacking of Louis van Gaal, Ronaldo hopes the 53-year-old can turn around the club’s fortunes.
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“I think it’s good. If it’s something United wanted, I think it’s good,” Ronaldo told La Sexta’s ‘Jugones’ TV show.
“I hope Manchester United get back to being what they were because it’s an impressive club but in recent years they lacked an identity a bit.
“And it hurts me seeing United like that because it’s a club I carry in my heart.
“I wish Mourinho can restore them back to the top.”
Ronaldo went on to admit that he and Mourinho had their issues during their spell together at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he insists he bears no grudge with his compatriot.
“I would embrace him, no problem,” he said of the former Inter and Chelsea boss.
“One of my greatest qualities is to not hold grudges with anyone regardless of the damage they may have done to me. I’m not saying he did, I’m saying in general.
“There were some problems as there are in life, like you have problems with your wife.”
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Ronaldo: I hope Mourinho brings back United's identity
CRISTIANO RONALDO BELIEVES Manchester United have lacked identity since Alex Ferguson’s departure, but believes the appointment of Jose Mourinho is good for the club.
Ronaldo spent six years at Old Trafford between 2003 and 2009 before joining Real Madrid, where he was coached by Mourinho for three seasons.
And with the Portuguese manager set to be confirmed imminently to take over after the sacking of Louis van Gaal, Ronaldo hopes the 53-year-old can turn around the club’s fortunes.
“I think it’s good. If it’s something United wanted, I think it’s good,” Ronaldo told La Sexta’s ‘Jugones’ TV show.
“And it hurts me seeing United like that because it’s a club I carry in my heart.
“I wish Mourinho can restore them back to the top.”
Ronaldo went on to admit that he and Mourinho had their issues during their spell together at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he insists he bears no grudge with his compatriot.
“I would embrace him, no problem,” he said of the former Inter and Chelsea boss.
“There were some problems as there are in life, like you have problems with your wife.”
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