Ex-Man Utd coach explains why 'opinionated' Cristiano Ronaldo struggled with return to club
Former Manchester United assistant coach Mike Phelan has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo was a "lot more opinionated " in his second spell at Old Trafford, which was seemingly a factor that led to the superstar's premature split from the club at the end of 2022. United had beaten local rivals Manchester City to Ronaldo’s signature in the summer of 2021 when the five-time Ballon d'Or was ready for a new challenge after three years with Juventus. Although there were early reports that Ronaldo was quickly frustrated by an apparent drop in standards from the club he had left as a three-time Premier League champion in 2009 to the one he joined 12 years later, he still finished the 2021/22 season as top scorer with 24 goals. However, United as a team had their worst ever Premier League campaign in terms of final points tally. It was also their fewest number of wins in a league season since 1990 and their most goals conceded in a league season since 1979. Out of favour w...