“To be as strong as Man City, they need to appoint this specific manager,” says Cristiano Ronaldo, naming the only coach who can truly transform Manchester United.

 Manchester United is taking significant steps toward change, a development that Cristiano Ronaldo is pleased to witness. Ronaldo’s time at Manchester United came to a tumultuous end in November 2022, following a controversial interview in which he criticized the club, its management, and its owners. His outspoken remarks made it impossible for him to continue at the club.

 

In the interview, Ronaldo made bold claims, not only targeting the team’s manager but also the Glazer family, who owned the club. He criticized their lack of investment and the stagnant state of the club’s infrastructure. His return to the club, once seen as a major statement by the Glazers, ultimately failed to deliver the success they hoped for. Shortly after Ronaldo’s departure, the Glazers announced plans to welcome takeover bids and strategic investments.

 

It took 13 months for a resolution, and Ineos, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, secured their investment in Manchester United. The new ownership has already begun laying out ambitious plans, both on and off the pitch, signaling a fresh chapter for the club. Ineos recently completed their first transfer window, but their focus extends beyond player acquisitions. They have outlined significant infrastructure projects to modernize the club, including the potential construction of a new 100,000-seater stadium.

 

One of the most important upgrades is already underway at Manchester United’s training facility, Carrington. Ronaldo had previously blasted Carrington during his 2022 interview, pointing out that there had been no significant upgrades between his departure in 2009 and his return in 2021. Now, however, the facility is undergoing improvements to become a world-class training center.

 

In a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand, as quoted by The Sun, Ronaldo expressed his satisfaction with the positive changes Ineos has already implemented. He remarked that while Manchester United remains one of the best clubs in the world, it needed to rebuild, and the new ownership understands this. Ronaldo acknowledged the investments being made in the training ground, and while he expressed regret over how his exit played out, he recognizes that the changes happening now are a step in the right direction for the club’s

future.