There is an ongoing debate on why Sir Alex Ferguson sold Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid and why the Portuguese flop ended up back at Manchester United. This article aims to explore why Sir Alex sold the former Barcelona star, the resulting decline of United under Ferguson and Ronaldo’s poor form at Old Trafford. Hopefully this article will help you make up your own mind. Alternatively, you may like to read a few facts about Ronaldo before you decide whether or not to believe their story.
Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United after leaving the club twelve years ago has triggered much speculation. He has been in the spotlight this season after scoring four goals and creating six assists in the Champions League final in Cardiff. The former Manchester United manager was rumoured to have reached out to Ronaldo to convince him to return to the club. However, the Real Madrid ace has refused to confirm or deny this, but he did admit that Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision was a major factor in the transfer.
The move has been long in the making. Juventus and Manchester City were among the first teams to be linked with Ronaldo, but a move to Manchester United was a priority for the former Real Madrid and Juventus manager. Ronaldo was rumoured to have told Juventus’ players he wanted to move away and had already spoken to his former manager Pep Guardiola about it. Manchester City, however, failed to sign their first-choice forward Harry Kane. The move was so controversial that it caused a stir in football circles.
The Portuguese ace is looking forward to making his return to Manchester United after leaving the club in 2016. In a rare interview with The Sun, the legendary Scottish tactician explained his excitement about Ronaldo’s return to the club. He stressed that the club is not just about reliving the past, but establishing new memories. The news has also been well received by fans, who believe that Sir Alex Ferguson has made the right decision.
Despite the media speculation surrounding the sale of Ronaldo, the Manchester club are confident that a deal will be concluded. However, a spokesperson for City insists that a deal has not yet been signed. The club are still deciding whether or not to sign Ronaldo, considering his wage demands, dressing room harmony, and stylistic fit. In the meantime, Juventus and Sir Alex Ferguson have held talks over the fee.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s attempt to stop Real Madrid’s bid for him
If you are a fan of football, you might have been surprised by Sir Alex Ferguson’s move to block Real Madrid’s move for Cristiano Ronaldo. In his autobiography, Sir Alex revealed that Ronaldo had always wanted to join Real Madrid. He was proud of the fact that Manchester United won the Champions League in 2008, and he believed the Iberian giants had an opportunity to win a trophy under the legendary Alfredo di Stefano. However, he was furious when Ramon Calderon publicly declared his desire to sign Ronaldo after Manchester United won the Champions League. This, he felt, was a disrespect to the Manchester United etiquette.
While the United manager knew he couldn’t keep Ronaldo, he believed he could influence the future of his star. He wanted Ronaldo to leave the club for another club, but not Real Madrid. He sent a letter to Calderon demanding that Madrid not make overtures to sign Ronaldo, and he tried to contact Barcelona to gauge their interest. In the end, the move fell through, and Barcelona eventually signed Ronaldo for PS80 million.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s attempts to stop Real Madrid’s bid for Cristiana Ronaldo are a fascinating look into the motivation behind Sir Alex Ferguson’s controversial decision. Ronaldo spent six years at Manchester United and was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2008. When he won the ball, he attracted the attention of Real Madrid, which were looking to build another generation of Galacticos stars. Ronaldo was a prime candidate to be the headline star of this new team.
The attempt to stop Real Madrid’s bid for the Portuguese international was a major coup for Sir Alex Ferguson. In 2008, Ronaldo was close to signing a deal with Barcelona but Sir Alex Ferguson encouraged the Spanish club to go for him instead. He even labelled Real Madrid as a “mob” and said he would never sell a virus to them. But Ronaldo eventually chose Real Madrid and he is now arguably the best player in the world.
Manchester United’s decline in the Ferguson era
In the Ferguson era, Manchester United was at its peak. It never dropped below sixth in Europe and reached the Champions League final, where it was defeated by Barcelona. But since then, the team has been in a steady decline. Its performance in the league was not up to the same standards as before, and the fans are still not happy. But the decline has been gradual, and we need to understand why.
Sir Alex Ferguson modernised the Manchester United youth system, setting up two centres of excellence to produce talented young players. He recruited scouts to find top young talent, and signed the likes of Ryan Giggs, then just 13 years old. Other early signings of Ferguson’s youth program included Paul Scholes and Gary Neville. But as the club’s success with its youth programme declined, so did its quality.
The Glazers took over the club in 2005, placing huge financial pressure on the club. This resulted in them not being able to replace key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. The Glazers have sucked money out of United for the last few seasons, so the club’s transfer policy has been less than exemplary. Although the club has improved under Moyes, it still remains a poor team.
Its recent slump has also been linked with the success of a number of top teams. The success of the Manchester United team under Ferguson was marked by the success of the teams under him. The team went on to win a League Cup under Ferguson and the FA Cup under him. In the League, Manchester United finished second only to City, and the League Cup, while Manchester City won the title on goal difference. The failure of United was attributed to Ferguson’s lack of talent, but his team’s performance was ultimately down to the quality of the players.
Ronaldo’s poor form during his time at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo has spent six years at Manchester United and scored 118 goals in 292 games. After that, he went on to enjoy spells at Real Madrid and Juventus. He then returned to Old Trafford where he scored 60 hat-tricks and has eight13 career goals. However, Sir Alex Ferguson has been reluctant to sell the Portuguese superstar due to the lack of silverware and European football in his first season at Old Trafford.
As a player at Old Trafford, Ronaldo suffered from bad habits and became too potent in front of goal. The Portuguese forward was forced to play centrally and alone by Sir Alex Ferguson, who realised he was becoming too potent. Wayne Rooney was forced to play out of position to cover for Ronaldo’s lack of pace and running.
The defender was also left out by the manager. The manager opted to pick an extra midfielder against more difficult opponents. It’s important to remember that United won the Premier League with scintillating football in 2007 and 2008, but they were unlucky in the Champions League that season. In addition to the league title, United also came within one game of winning the Champions League.
Despite these problems, Sir Alex Ferguson’s managerial style and transfer policy have made him a unique talent manager. His pragmatic, systematic, and rational approach to talent management has made him one of the most successful managers in the history of the Premier League. So, it’s a good thing Solskjaer listened to Sir Alex Ferguson. If Solskjaer wants to get the most out of Cristiano Ronaldo, he should study his predecessor’s approach to the Argentinean.
Real Madrid’s record transfer fee for a teenager
Sergio Ramos has already broken Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer record, scoring four Champions League and La Liga titles and making more than 600 appearances for the Spanish side. The record fee for a teenager is a new high for Real Madrid. Cassano, a talented teenager who was constantly in conflict with managers and the club board, left Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2006.
Earlier in the summer, Jose Angel Sanchez and Florentino Perez were titans of the transfer market, but the club needed a new recruitment strategy. After signing Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid signed 16-year-old Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior. The club paid EUR45 million for the youngster, which was considered a hefty fee for a player with no professional experience.
Real Madrid also broke their own record by signing Brazilian winger Vinicius from Flamengo for EUR45million. The signing of Vinicius is a coup for Perez, who has been desperate to sign a successor to Neymar. But while he has been compared to both Ronaldos and Neymar, the Brazilian still has some way to go before being considered the next big star.
David Ruiz is another player with big hopes. Having spent most of his formative years with Valencia B, the 19-year-old has made significant progress during his last two seasons. He has also represented Valencia in the UEFA Youth League. David Ruiz is primed for great things at Mestalla and Real Madrid have already offered EUR 150,000 to Valencia to secure his services. This deal could change the face of Spanish football, but the deal is likely to stay in the club’s first team for the time being.
