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I’m unhappy with situation at Manchester United: Ronaldo

Ronaldo in an end of the year statement said though he has scored 47 goals across competitions in 2021, United’s achievement in the year is unimpressive.

• January 1, 2022
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo [Photo credit: Insider]

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he is unhappy with the Red Devils’ performance this season.

The Portuguese star rejoined United last summer after great runs with Real Madrid and Juventus, winning personal and corporate laurels.

Ronaldo, in an end of the year statement, posted on his Facebook page, said though he has scored 47 goals across competitions in 2021, United’s achievement in the year is unimpressive. 

“I’m not happy with what we are achieving in Man. United. None of us are happy, I’m sure of that. We know that we have to work harder, play better and deliver way more than we are delivering right now,” Ronaldo said. 

The club’s management in November sacked club legend and former manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer after a string of lukewarm results.

The appointment of veteran gaffer Ralf Rangnick is yet to yield massive turnaround in fortunes.

Ronaldo, a five-time Balloon d’or winner, listed his achievements at both club and national level, describing his return to Manchester United in 2021 as an “iconic moment.”

“2021 is coming to an end and it was far from being an easy year, despite my 47 goals scored across all competitions. 

“Two different clubs and five different coaches. One Euro Final Stage played with my National Team and one World Cup Qualification left pending for 2022. 

“At Juventus, I was proud to win the Italian Cup and the Italian Supercup, and become the Série A Top Scorer. For Portugal, becoming the Euro Top Scorer was also a high point this year. And of course, my return to Old Trafford will always be one of the most iconic moments in my career,” Ronaldo said.

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