Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his support for Ruben Amorim, affirming that the “storm will finish” at Manchester United under the guidance of his fellow Portuguese manager.
Amorim has faced a challenging start at United, losing five of his first ten games since taking over from Erik ten Hag last month.
The 39-year-old suggested that his job could be in jeopardy if the team does not improve soon, particularly after a third consecutive defeat, a 2-0 loss to Wolves on Boxing Day.
“He (Amorim) did a fantastic job in Portugal with my (club) Sporting,” Ronaldo said at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, where he was named Best Middle East Player of 2024.
“But the Premier League is a different beast, the most competitive league in the world.
“I knew that it would be tough and they will continue the storm. But the storm will finish and the sun will rise. Fingers crossed, it will be good with him and I hope the best for Manchester United because it is a club I still love.”
Ronaldo’s second stint at United ended in November 2022 following a controversial TV interview with Piers Morgan. The club terminated his contract after he criticized the Glazer family owners, the club’s facilities, and then-manager Ten Hag.
“I said this one year and a half ago and I will continue to say it: the problem is not the coaches. It’s like the aquarium and you have the fish inside and it’s sick, and you take him out and fix the problem. If you put it back in the aquarium it will be sick again. This is the problem of Manchester United. It is the same.”
Since Ronaldo’s departure to Saudi Arabia, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has acquired nearly 29 percent of United and controls football operations.
Despite winning the FA Cup last season, the team’s fortunes have not improved, as they currently sit 14th in the Premier League, just eight points above the relegation zone.
Asked if the situation at United is the same as when he left, Ronaldo replied: “100 per cent. If I were the owner of the club I would make things clear and adjust what I think is bad there. I’m still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead. Mark my words I will be owner of a big club, for sure.”
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