Former Manchester United legend David Beckham has urged Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo to choose the Red Devils if he ever wants to leave the Spanish capital. Beckham, who has played for Real Madrid himself, says he would have "crawled back" to Old Trafford if the club would have offered him the possibility. Ronaldo, aged 30, has spent six years at Manchester United. Now he is linked with moves away from Real Madrid, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain listed among the possible destinations.
"I'd have crawled back if I could," Beckham said. "But then obviously given the chance once I'd left United, to have played for one of the biggest clubs in the world - with Real Madrid, again it was a dream. But I'd never advise any player to not return to Manchester United. Cristiano is such a fans' favourite at United, he was so successful, such a hard worker. Everyone you talk to says he's not just one of the most talented players in the game, he's a hard worker as well. If he decides to leave Real Madrid then for me personally it's back to United. I never had the opportunity to do so - but I'm proud of the teams I played for after United."
Beckham also had a few words to say about the style of play that is required at Old Trafford. He said: "We've always played with a certain style, with a certain passion, and I think when you play for Manchester United and are around the club you realise that. Style is important, but you have to play with a certain passion. Not every team is going to be the same. We were spoiled to be part of an era that gave us that chance. I think the style of football has changed over the years, even when I was playing. It was starting to change then. You need fast wingers to get to the byline and cross it. We had that fortunately, the likes of Ryan Giggs that went past players, and Lee Sharpe and Andrei Kanchelskis and people like that."
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milesteol 8 years ago
Ridiculous statement from David Beckham. Cristiano Ronaldo is not young anymore. Manchester United is far from glory days. One great player cannot help this team. For me only logical solution for Ronaldo is to finish his career in Real Madrid.
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GREGJO 8 years ago
This should be a very good news for Manchester United but I think everybody knows that Cristiano Ronaldo is not the future. They bought Martial so I think current reuslts are not too important for the Red Devils rather they are focusing on the future. In this case buying of Bale would be a better idea.
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sharpe 8 years ago
I think Cristiano Ronaldo will return to MU if this decision belongs only to him, but with PSG and Chelsea interested and so much money on the table, I guess it's not going to be only his decision I think. Beckham also spokes for the old United team with all the great wingers like Ryan Giggs and Lee Sharpe;) they have some...
I think Cristiano Ronaldo will return to MU if this decision belongs only to him, but with PSG and Chelsea interested and so much money on the table, I guess it's not going to be only his decision I think. Beckham also spokes for the old United team with all the great wingers like Ryan Giggs and Lee Sharpe;) they have some fantastic players now too but not the manager in the like of Sir Alex.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
I think that Cristiano Ronaldo wont be leaving Madrid in next year or two.He became a legend of the club.On the other side,I agree with Beckham.If Ronaldo ever decides to change the club,I think it would be great if gets back to Manchester United or even to Sporting Lisboa.
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Savini7 8 years ago
I think that he will play for Real Madrid 2-3 years more, and after that he will back in Manchester United. But, the problem is money and his form, because he is 30, and for three years, he can't be in the same form as he's in now.
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nik92 8 years ago
Ronaldo is hungry for success and record-breaking. Why would he returned to the team that it can not give him? He play in the biggest club in the world, perhaps the best, a lot of things is subordinated to him, at the end it's possible to go to America just like Beckham, because he is also a world brand. Can start a new...
Ronaldo is hungry for success and record-breaking. Why would he returned to the team that it can not give him? He play in the biggest club in the world, perhaps the best, a lot of things is subordinated to him, at the end it's possible to go to America just like Beckham, because he is also a world brand. Can start a new career after football, like acting, modeling..
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