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Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is a ‘better man’ after ending ‘bad’ Manchester United spell.
Cristiano Ronaldo called the nasty drama a “terrible” chapter of his career and claimed he felt like a “better man” for putting his turbulent second stint at Manchester United behind him.
Despite the team having a difficult season in 2021, Ronaldo had a great comeback to Old Trafford and scored 24 goals across all competitions.
Yet it quickly became apparent that the seasoned attacker wouldn’t be a focal point as United entered a new era under Erik ten Hag.
His frustration finally led to a breakdown in communication, which led to an explosive interview on TalkTV that permanently damaged his relationship with Ten Hag and the club; as a consequence, his contract was mutually terminated in November.
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Ronaldo, now 38, has since joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, a move widely criticised when it appeared he was originally angling to join a club in the UEFA Champions League. But he appears to be happy with his decision all the same and is still part of the current Portugal squad.
“Sometimes, you have to go through some things to see who is on your side. I have no problem saying, I had a bad career run, but there’s no time for regrets. Life goes on and, doing well or not, it was part of my growth,” Ronaldo said while on international duty.
“When we are at the top of the mountain, we often cannot see what is below. Now, I’m more prepared and learning that was important, because I had never been through this, like in the last few months. Now I’m a better man.”