Solskjaer Regrets Ronaldo's Manchester United Return
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that signing Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021 was a mistake, despite initial optimism.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly admitted that re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo for Manchester United in 2021 was a mistake, although he believed it was the right decision at the time.
- Ronaldo's return to Manchester United led to tactical changes and affected the game time of other players, notably Edinson Cavani.
- Despite scoring 24 goals in his first season back, Ronaldo's presence did not significantly improve the team's performance, and Solskjaer was sacked months after the signing.
- Solskjaer and Ronaldo maintained a respectful relationship, with the former manager acknowledging Ronaldo's passion and discipline.
- Ronaldo left Manchester United for Al-Nassr 18 months after rejoining, following a period of tactical adjustments and limited success.