Ronaldo: Man United need to ‘rebuild everything’

Ronaldo: Manchester United Require a Total Rebuild Despite Ratcliffe’s Investment

Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to controversy. And his latest comments surrounding his former club, Manchester United, are sure to spark debate. The star forward, now playing in Saudi Arabia for Al Nassr, believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s departure and Ralf Rangnick’s interim tenure were just band-aids on a systemic problem. According to Ronaldo, United require a comprehensive rebuild to return to their former glory.

Ratcliffe’s Investment Won’t Cut It

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 27.7% stake in Manchester United has brought a glimmer of hope to the RED Devils’ faithful. Yet, Ronaldo is not swayed by the investment guru’s promise of funds, citing the need for cultural change and a total teardown of the current squad before the club can rise anew.

"Manchester United’s in a difficult moment." Ronaldo stated. "Selling the club is, I think, the future of the club. Sometimes, when you want [to rebuild], you just need to start from square one. You cannot fight for the top when they are in the middle league. It’s not natural."

A New Era Necessitates a New Manager

Ronaldo further believes that Erik ten Hag’s managerial style, dubbed "negative" by him, is a major component of United’s current turmoil. "You cannot see a coach who is okay with losing," Ronaldo maintained. "You have to fight. You have to win. You have always to be in the mood of winning."

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Appointment a Rare Bright Spot

On one of the few positive note, Ronaldo welcomed the recruitment of his former teammate and current assistant manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy. "It’s good to have Van Nistelrooy back in the club… he knows the club [and] the fans well."

The Verdict? A Tough Road Ahead for Manchester United

United might be enjoying a slight rebirth under Ten Hag following their poor start to the season, but Ronaldo, ever the realist, paints a bleak picture when discussing their long-term viability. With the Premier League title looking increasingly out of reach, the question hanging over the club is the same as it has for the past few seasons; will they ever reclaim former glory?

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