You all loved him too much, never was a United legend anyway. Only Liverpool would be worse.
Cristiano Ronaldo | Signs for United! Fcuk City
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That's just football, it's not particularly modern.
Will he lessen the oil clubs chance of oiling Haaland? If so, let him have at it
Doubt that, especially if Saint Pep is leaving after next season, he's gonna spend big again.
Regardless of the City stuff I would love him to take the chance to go to PSG so the world can see him and Messi play together. It's something all football fans should be excited to see.
If we're going to have oil clubs distort the game they might as well use their power to do crazy things others could only dream of and create entertaining situations
If we're going to have oil clubs distort the game they might as well use their power to do crazy things others could only dream of and create entertaining situations
Please explain why you think the two are related?
Ultimately, the fact that Ronaldo is even entertaining such a transfer says that United mean a lot less to him that fans would like to believe.
This does damage his legacy, and I don't think he cares all that much. We were an employer to him, and people that represent United today have no connection to Ronaldo.
It sorta makes sense that he's optimizing for trophies at this stage. However, long term - once he's done playing football, his legacy outside of the trophy count itself will start to matter. Beyond a level of 'enough' trophies in the cabinet, a lot of the intangibles start to matter in terms of how a player is remembered. A lot of the greatest footballers are defined by fond memories as opposed to their absolute trophy count, and in that sense this could be a case of missing of the forest for the trees.
United fans will stop revering him if this happens, and he'll go down as an exceptional but not beloved player. Juventus fans don't seem to be particularly arsed to lose him, and Madrid weren't exactly devastated to see him move. I doubt his tenure at City will be long enough to matter in the very long run.
He'll be a Madrid legend, but his narrative could've been better. For that same reason, this transfer is disappointing but ultimately doesn't bother me a whole lot.
This does damage his legacy, and I don't think he cares all that much. We were an employer to him, and people that represent United today have no connection to Ronaldo.
It sorta makes sense that he's optimizing for trophies at this stage. However, long term - once he's done playing football, his legacy outside of the trophy count itself will start to matter. Beyond a level of 'enough' trophies in the cabinet, a lot of the intangibles start to matter in terms of how a player is remembered. A lot of the greatest footballers are defined by fond memories as opposed to their absolute trophy count, and in that sense this could be a case of missing of the forest for the trees.
United fans will stop revering him if this happens, and he'll go down as an exceptional but not beloved player. Juventus fans don't seem to be particularly arsed to lose him, and Madrid weren't exactly devastated to see him move. I doubt his tenure at City will be long enough to matter in the very long run.
He'll be a Madrid legend, but his narrative could've been better. For that same reason, this transfer is disappointing but ultimately doesn't bother me a whole lot.
A million times more interesting than him going to City.
The Mail is saying a 2 year deal on £230k a week
These "reported" Citeh wages
These "reported" Citeh wages
What other choice did he have if he wants a shot at winning the CL?
Aye as if he's being paid that little the lies City tell.
the lies City tell.Part of me is gutted but can you blame him? Money is king and United ain’t in for him.
I hope if he goes there and stinks the place out, he’s not a Pep kind of system player.
Unfortunately he’s Ronaldo, he’ll see to it they win the league at least…
I hope if he goes there and stinks the place out, he’s not a Pep kind of system player.
Unfortunately he’s Ronaldo, he’ll see to it they win the league at least…
Yeah, just ask Juve
Aye as if he's being paid that little
I'm sure officially that's what he's on.
But off the records, he'll be on absolutely obscene money going there.
Madrid are stupid to try and sign Mbappe for 150-200m this year instead of him, when they could have both by next summer.
Triple that and I'll believe it.The Mail is saying a 2 year deal on £230k a week
These "reported" Citeh wages
Even if it’s net triple that I won’t believe it.
Inter had a better team and manager last season… Juve need a big reshuffle their squad is older than god.
So he kept his word is what you are saying.
You know he won it twice already? not his fault their mangement is shite
“…Came from Sporting feck Cristianooo”
I wouldn't be surprised if City do that with a few players tbh. Bit like when Rugby clubs 'hire' the players wives, as a way of giving extra salary.
Every player since they won the lottery will be on more than what's reported.
Aye, it keeps getting repeated on here “Law scored a goal that relegated us” as if it’s fact or truth.
They'll do it with every single player and manager.
They even got caught with Mancini's wages, right?
I would say City signing a 36 year old would have absolutely not affect on whether they sign Haaland or not next year.
If anything, much like us having Cavani it makes it more likely if anything that they will be in the market for a younger striker next year.
If anything, much like us having Cavani it makes it more likely if anything that they will be in the market for a younger striker next year.
You say that but the derby will be entertaining if Ronaldo is playing for City - i enjoy when there's some grudge to it. The derbies in the season after Tevez went to City were great
Aye as if he's being paid that little
Be fair, he would only join them for the love of the game. He'd clearly choose football over money.
City aren’t going to be in for Haaland.
No thank you xx
I’m not a united fan so I may have this wrong but I believe he didn’t say he was going to retire he said he could no lonrger play so many games at such a high level. So he went to Portugal for a short while and then back in England at lower table teams where he wouldn’t have to play as many games too such a high level that he would have to at United.
That is just not true
I’m struggling to understand the mental gymnastics required to argue that United are being mature in not paying what is required to get Ronaldo, but somehow they will be willing to pay even more to tempt Haaland next year.
The Mail is saying a 2 year deal on £230k a week
These "reported" Citeh wages
In his English account yes. No mention of the off shore one though.
I'm actually intrigued to see how he does at City, and of course a bit annoyed about it.
But hey, it is what it is. Ronaldo is only worried about himself.
But hey, it is what it is. Ronaldo is only worried about himself.
To be fair, if this goes through, this thread alone will have provided me with the most enjoyment about anything Ronaldo has ever done.
One is 37 and well past his peak. The other is 21 with his peak years ahead of him. Not that hard really.
I'd rather have Haaland than a 36 yr old. Especially.one we've already had.
No no no. If we signed him it would be a poor deal, not forward thinking etc - City sign him and its the greatest transfer ever.
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