Cristiano Ronaldo’s Insane Work Ethic: The Secret to His Success
Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov has spoken out about his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s dedication to training, revealing that he "trained like an animal" during his time at Old Trafford.
Berbatov, who played with Ronaldo for a year, has spoken highly of the Portugal captain’s work ethic, stating that he never missed a training session and was determined to be the best.
Ronaldo, who joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2003, went on to win a whopping five Ballons d’Or and the 2008-09 Premier League title before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009.
Berbatov, who played for United from 2008-2012, recalled the early days of Ronaldo’s Manchester United career, saying: "We shared a year together, he was starting to grow by leaps and bounds. He trained like an animal, he tried his best to be the best. It was nice to see that dedication up close. I don’t remember him missing a single training session."
The Bulgarian striker also spoke about the intense rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City during his time at the club, revealing that City tried to hijack his move to United on deadline day. However, Berbatov was determined to join United, famously telling his agent to "F*** off, we’re going to United" in order to secure the deal.
United went on to win the Premier League title in 2008-09, and Berbatov credits Ronaldo’s dedication for a major part of the team’s success. "I never had any doubt that Old Trafford was the right decision," he said.
As one of the greatest players of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic has been a key factor in his success. Berbatov’s account of Ronaldo’s dedication is a testament to the Portugal captain’s commitment to being the best.
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