He's just not anyone, he's one of the best of all time. Physically he definitely can, the player looks after himself. It depends on injuries obviously but if he's fit I have no doubt he would destroy teams.
Would You Take Back A 30 Years Old Ronaldo?
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In a heartbeat.
A giant fee? It's not guaranteed that he'd give us great service.
Yes, because a 30 year old Ronaldo, even crocked, lying on the treatment table, is still better than Ashley Young
When was it ever a comparison mate? how about a 26 years old much cheaper reus?
Madness
Boy am i going to shove this thread into your faces in 4 years time when he's playing in the MLS.
It's not a comparison, it's a fact. Ronaldo is better than what we currently have (i.e. Young). And as the question was "would you take back a 30 year old Ronaldo", i answered yes. Reus wasn't in the OP question, hence i didn't include him because he doesn't currently play for us.
Exactly! And while Ronaldo's output may still remain high into his thirties, I doubt it will reach the astronomical levels it has reached in the last few seasons. I can't see him scoring 40 goals a season if he comes here next season, and that's what he'll need to do to justify the exorbitant offer that we'd probably need to put on the table to get him back here.
A giant fee for a giant in football. Obviously I wouldn't want him regardless of the cost, but as we're talking in hypotheticals here, I'm basically saying I'd love to see him brought back for a fee that Woody and the Glazers were prepared to pay.
And no player guarantees great service, but I think one of the best footballers of all times is probably a pretty safe bet. Even if his age does begin with a 3.
NO. He has knee tendinosis.
I'd say a 25 year old Di Maria is a safer bet. I'd be more willing to pay huge money for him.
Di Natale?
Ronaldo's injury problems are a worry. He's completely reliant on his pace, and in a quick counter attacking side, which Utd currently aint.
I'd say yes as long as a) he is fit enough, b) the club feels it can afford him and c) he fits in to whatever style/system we're playing.
I wouldn't want any more "he's too good to turn down" signings though. I want to see us target players who actually fit into a clear plan and improve weak spots in the team rather than adding numbers to already competitive positions.
I wouldn't want any more "he's too good to turn down" signings though. I want to see us target players who actually fit into a clear plan and improve weak spots in the team rather than adding numbers to already competitive positions.
yep a 30 yo Ronaldo is still better than 99% of the rest of the players in the world
OP would you take a 45 year old jennifer aniston?
How people can say no to this... Ridiculously talented athlete who no doubt still has many years left in him. 2nd best player in the world and that won't change anytime soon.
Yeah but i wouldn't marry her.
Is the pope catholic? He's a natural athlete who looks after himself more than anyone......I reckon he'll be a world class forward until the age of 35
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I've made it clear in the OP that it's not a question of him being good enough or not, it's a matter of a 30 year old coming for ridiculous fee and wages and 4 years commitment from the club, for me that's not good planning at all.
Yes
It's all perspectives as to whether it would be good business or not. Zidane was 29 years old when Real Madrid bought him and that proved to be deal of the century. Ronaldo possibly looks after himself more than any footballer ever has. It would be a risk for sure...I doubt we could afford him next year also with our wage bill so high any ways....we have enough stars.....LVG will sign potential instead of stars i'd say from now on after Strootman arrives.
Depends solely on what sort of threads would be created after we purchase him.
Even though I voted yes, I have never a departure take so long to get over.
Over 5 years since Ronaldo left and people are still begging him back, reeling as though this news has just hit us in the last few days.
Over 5 years since Ronaldo left and people are still begging him back, reeling as though this news has just hit us in the last few days.
Would have excellent sell-on value to MLS...
Absolutely.
it would be like 60-70m maybe? tons of commercial value and a guaranteed champions league and title challenges for 4 years
Depends on two things really.
First, is he coming on a free? If yes, then definitely we can take a punt on him. Even at 30 he will be a productive player especially considering the amount of effort he puts in to keep himself in top shape. Also, he is a thorough professional and won't consider this as his retirement solution and last paycheck. To add to the fact that fans will take to him almost immediately and will increase our commercial value significantly.
Second, do we already have a young promising player playing in his position? If we have somebody who has the potential to be world class then I wouldn't want to displace him at all because you can't have players like Ronaldo sitting on the bench.
First, is he coming on a free? If yes, then definitely we can take a punt on him. Even at 30 he will be a productive player especially considering the amount of effort he puts in to keep himself in top shape. Also, he is a thorough professional and won't consider this as his retirement solution and last paycheck. To add to the fact that fans will take to him almost immediately and will increase our commercial value significantly.
Second, do we already have a young promising player playing in his position? If we have somebody who has the potential to be world class then I wouldn't want to displace him at all because you can't have players like Ronaldo sitting on the bench.
Yes he will, he will still be the top scorer in whatever league he is playing in when he's 35. He's a phenom that has unrivalled drive and determination and treats his body as a temple. Quote me.
Would you take your ex back if she got fat(ter)?
World Class at heading, world class at dribbling and trickery (people forget because he doesn't do it much these days), world class finisher on both feet, stronger than most players and he's over 6 foot tall.
Even if he lost half his pace he'd be an amazing striker! Could easily dominate until he's 35.
Remember that he treats his body like a shrine, he'll go on longer than people expect.
Even if he lost half his pace he'd be an amazing striker! Could easily dominate until he's 35.
Remember that he treats his body like a shrine, he'll go on longer than people expect.
In both cases it depends on how much I would have to pay for it.
He won't and i'll quote you on that, unless his knees fail him, won't be your fault then
With 3 years left on his contract? I doubt it.
Yes only for £12m max
ToucheI'm quite opposed to the notion of spending £60M-plus on a player surpassing their thirties and that is certainly a fee Ronaldo will still command. We've had to spend an inordinate amount of money, as we are lagging so far behind our competitors, but I still think that a transfer policy should be in place and we should only spend that type of money on emerging stars or players a few years off their thirties.
Ronaldo is a supreme athlete and a very marketable player, but I would rather see us sign someone like Reus at a high fee simply due to his age.
Ronaldo is a supreme athlete and a very marketable player, but I would rather see us sign someone like Reus at a high fee simply due to his age.
We might only get 3 years of good service from him. But in those 3 years, our chance of lifting trophies is multiplied. Even if the return is 'only' 2 league trophies (which is completely possible with him in our side), for us to spend 60m is totally worth it.