In the wake of Ronaldo’s decision to leave Real Madrid, Manchester United fans are reacting in an array of ways. From congratulatory messages to angry rants, the following are some of the best reactions to the news. Read on to find out what Gary Neville, Paul Pogba, and Eric Bailly thought of the news. And don’t forget to leave your comments below.
Ronaldo’s decision to leave Real Madrid
Manchester United fans are understandably delighted to see the ‘Real Madrid’ winger back at Old Trafford – but should he really be coming back? After all, the former PSG star is one of their most popular players, with many fans expressing their delight and relief that he’s finally back in the club’s fold. The player was reported to have met with Manchester City representatives, but they haven’t confirmed any deal. However, there’s no reason to expect a deal to materialise unless it’s officially confirmed.
When the news broke on Monday, Manchester United fans’ reaction was mixed. Jadon Sancho was shocked when he heard the news, and Bruno Fernandes revealed he played a key role in convincing the winger to join the club. Other fans had to change their tunes, with Frank Lampard suggesting that Ronaldo was “past his best” when it came to football. As for the Manchester United players, they reacted with a mix of delight and surprise.
Gary Neville’s reaction
Despite the recent controversies surrounding the signing of Ronaldo, the club legend is adamant that the move is the right one. Neville is a club legend and a proven goalscorer. He is a proven winner and will no doubt give Manchester United some brilliant moments. Neville is right about Ronaldo and Manchester United’s need for a centre forward.
The news of Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has led to a heated debate on Twitter, with Liverpool legend Craig Carragher taking aim at the forward. Carragher wrote on Twitter that Ronaldo was simply doing what he expected and had no affection for Man United. In an exchange of words with Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, Carragher claimed that Ronaldo’s desire to leave the club had killed the notion that the Portuguese superstar had rejected Manchester City. He finished his tweet with a laughing face emoji.
Paul Pogba’s reaction
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United without a transfer has raised a few eyebrows. The former Juventus midfielder’s contract has expired this summer and he was a free agent. After leaving Manchester United for PS100m in 2012, the Frenchman re-signed for Manchester United in 2016, but refused a contract extension. Now, however, the Frenchman is set to return to Juventus without a transfer.
The Frenchman has twice left Manchester United, the second time to Juventus, and is expected to perform better in Italy. He is reunited with former United teammate and manager Max Allegri, with whom he previously worked. Despite his poor form for the Red Devils, he is a world-class midfielder, who can partner N’Golo Kante in the middle and get forward with the attacking players. After a disappointing season for United, Pogba’s reaction to the news of Cristiano’s return to Manchester United without a transfer has left many fans scratching their heads.
Eric Bailly’s reaction
The centre-back’s lapse in concentration has made it impossible to ignore his reaction to Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United. Bailly has a great deal to prove in this position, and his reaction was as genuine as you could ever hope to see. He hugged the Portuguese international as he celebrated his late goal. As a United fan, it was a moment that captured the hearts of United supporters everywhere.
In response, the Ivorian defender has expressed his interest in joining Roma, a club with a renowned track record in Europe. Roma are looking to improve their defensive options, and they could get him for less than PS10 million. The Ivorian defender’s fitness records and lack of consistency over the years have put him off interest from most clubs, and there is a strong possibility he could be sold to another club.
Axel Tuanzebe’s reaction
Axel Tuanzebe has left Manchester United on pre-season tour ahead of the club’s arrival in Australia. The centre-back, who has one year left on his contract with the option of a further 12 months, is said to be on the radar of Trabzonspor. Although he’s had a disappointing loan spell at Napoli and a disappointing spell with Aston Villa, the African international has been a regular in the United first team.
After Manchester City’s failed attempt to sign Ronaldo on a free transfer, the Red Devils have now decided to highjack the Portuguese superstar. According to reports, the super agent Jorge Mendes was finalising a deal for Ronaldo to move to the Etihad. Despite this, the Portuguese winger ultimately decided that Old Trafford was where his heart is.
Marco Asensio’s reaction
Asensio’s reaction to Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has led to speculation that the Spanish international could be on his way to Old Trafford. Real Madrid were in the midst of a disastrous transfer window last season and Asensio’s reaction could be indicative of the future of his career. At 26 years of age, Asensio is still very much in his prime. Last season, he started more than half of the league games and also made two starts in the Champions League. Although he didn’t play in the final, he made it clear that he was unhappy with his current club and he was openly criticising the lack of continuity.
Asensio was one of Manchester United’s most impressive entertainers last period, netting 18 Premier League goals. That left him third in the organization behind only Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min. United are expected to finish in the UEFA Europa League next term, and Asensio’s reaction is telling. Atletico Madrid have been interested in signing the Portuguese forward, as they are trying to get rid of Antoine Griezmann and integrate him into their side.
Frenkie de Jong’s reaction
After weeks of speculation, Frenkie de Jong has finally spoken out about his rumoured move to Manchester United. He is currently on international duty with the Netherlands and was asked about the rumours following their 2-2 draw with Poland. After the game, a journalist asked him if he would be leaving Catalonia for Manchester. De Jong was adamant that he would not join United and is keen to stay with Barcelona.
It’s unclear if De Jong will leave the club, but his agent has turned against United. Barcelona have reportedly told De Jong that they must sell him to ease their financial problems, but the player does not want to leave because he will not be paid unless he leaves. It’s difficult to know what will happen with De Jong in such a scenario, but he is confident United can get a deal done.
Luis Suarez’s reaction
The reaction of Suarez to Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has drawn comparisons with the PSG midfielder’s shock return in 2003, when he left to join Juventus. Juventus, after all, were planning to lose EUR300 million in two years by selling the player for just EUR28 million. With this in mind, Suarez’s reaction to the news of Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United may be one of many.
The Argentinian has developed a rivalry with Manchester United after spending three and a half seasons at Liverpool. He has since spent the last two seasons at Atletico, but was unhappy with the club’s transfer policy and reportedly wanted to leave in order to join a top European club. The Uruguay striker has one European goal, and he scored it against Osasuna at the weekend.
Jesse Lingard’s reaction
Jesse Lingard has spent more than two decades at Manchester United, but he will leave the club in June. After Paul Pogba’s exit, Jesse Lingard is expected to leave as well. Lingard spent last season on loan at West Ham, scoring nine goals in 16 games. But he returned to Manchester United in January and was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United.
The Portuguese forward has scored five goals in six games since his return to Old Trafford, and his influence is felt throughout the dressing room. Jesse Lingard says Ronaldo has brought a winning mentality to United. But he’s worried about the future without the Portuguese forward. “We’ll have to wait and see,” the midfielder said. In the meantime, he’s focusing on England’s World Cup qualifier in Andorra.
