“The Premier is, by far, the best league in the world”
MADRID, 13 One. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Manchester United’s Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo assured that he does not accept that the “mentality” of the English club is to “stay behind the top three” in the Premier League, in addition to explaining that he signed for the ‘red devils’ because “he loves” to the club and “not for money, or anything like that”.
“I’ve come back to Manchester because I love this club. I haven’t done it for the money or anything like that. I love this club and I think we have the potential to win big things, but we have to find the best way to get those results,” Ronaldo said. statements to DAZN.
The one from Madeira wants the ambition to increase at Old Trafford. “Manchester United must win the league, finish second or third. I don’t conceive of another position for Manchester United. In my case, I don’t accept that our mentality is less than finishing in the top three in the Premier League,” Cristiano added.
Asked precisely about the level of the English league, the former Real Madrid player said that it is the best in the world. “All the teams, even the so-called ‘small’ ones, seem bigger when they face the bigger ones. Without a doubt, I think it’s by far the best league in the world,” said the Portuguese.
Also, in other matters, Ronaldo admitted that the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was a tough moment. “When he left, we were all sad, but it’s part of life and football. When things don’t go the way the club and the fans want, the club has to change. I was disappointed, but we have to understand the club and its leaders It was difficult, but life goes on,” he said.
“Now we have time to improve, potential, team, new coach… Why don’t we think we can do better? We have to get into our heads that we are capable of changing things now. I don’t know the specific way, I’m a player , not the coach or the president,” he recalled.
“I know the way, but I’m not going to say it because it wouldn’t be ethical on my part. This year, we have to turn the page, we have a lot to gain. We must believe in it, if not, it will be a nightmare”, concluded Ronaldo, winner of five ‘Golden Balls’.