On August 27, 2021, Manchester United made a massive announcement sending the fans into a frenzy. Their hero was returning to Old Trafford after 12 seasons away. Cristiano Ronaldo was coming back to help the struggling Red Devils. Things went well for Ronaldo on an individual level. He finished as a top scorer for the club in the 2021-22 season.

However, United finished 6th in the table and failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. That’s where things took a turn. The Portuguese handed in a transfer request in search of Champions League soccer. United kept the hold of the forward, and things became complicated. 

The explosive interview with Piers Morgan made United end his contract with mutual consent. Criticism crept in. A former teammate of Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, was the most vocal in criticizing the player labeling his behavior unacceptable. Meanwhile, recently Rooney came out and said the stature of Ronaldo will never change at United despite his antics last year.

Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo will always be a United legend

After blasting Ronaldo last year for the way he got out of the United, Rooney recently took a slight U-turn. While speaking to CNN, the DC United coach said, “I suppose he got what he wanted.” He thinks the legendary status of Ronaldo won’t change despite what happened last year.

“I think what he’s done for Manchester United is great. He’s won Premier League titles, won the Champions League, and scored many goals. So I think certainly for the fans and certainly for the players, his former teammates who played with him from my time especially, we’ll never forget what he did for Manchester United,” Rooney added.

“In my eyes, he’ll always be a club legend, and it’s a shame the way it ended, of course, this time around. But I don’t think that takes anything away from his legacy at the club,” Rooney said while speaking of Ronaldo’s stature at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo has moved on 

After the whole saga around Manchester United and the Piers Morgan interview, Ronaldo landed a blockbuster deal with Al Nassr FC. His first month with Al Nassr was disappointing. It changed in the last month. He won the Saudi Pro League Player of the Month award for February, scoring eight goals and assisting two goals. 

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He is getting his form and smiles back. The new manager of Portugal, Roberto Martinez, called Cristiano Ronaldo for national duty. The Portuguese became the men’s player with the most international appearances and scored four goals over two Euro 2024 qualifiers. 

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It looks like the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has moved on after last year’s disappointment. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.