Cristiano Ronaldo has wished Ruben Amorim ‘good luck’ as Manchester United manager.
Amorim started life as United’s new boss this week following the club’s decision to sack Erik ten Hag earlier this month.
The 39-year-old will be looking to revive United’s season after a slow start to the campaign and his side travel to Ipswich Town in the Premier League next Sunday.
Ronaldo’s second stint at United was ended after a series of bust-ups with Ten Hag but the 39-year-old is keen to see Amorim become a success at Old Trafford.
When asked about Amorim’s move to United after Portugal’s win 5-1 over Poland on Friday night, Ronaldo said: ‘I wish him all the luck in the world. Manchester United really need it.’
It was claimed this week that Ronaldo referred to Amorim as a ‘poet’ in conversations with members of the Portugal national side.
When asked about the reference, Amorim said: ‘Yeah. But it’s like a funny thing because I like to speak, not too much, but when I speak, I think I speak from the heart. I think people feel that. It was something just to have fun.’
Ronaldo, meanwhile, has revealed that he may only have two years left before retirement.
‘I’m enjoying it. Planning my retirement from football… that will happen in a year, two years, I don’t know. I’m enjoying the moment. I’m enjoying football,’ the 39-year-old said.
‘It’s getting up, going to training and playing motivated. When I don’t feel that way, I’ll take a step forward and say that it’s not for me anymore. I haven’t felt that yet.
‘Do I want to reach 1,000 goals? It’s normal to want to, but I don’t think about it. I’m thinking game by game. In three months I’ll be 40. I’m taking it easy and that’s what I’ve been doing. What I like most is playing for the Portuguese national team. I really enjoy coming here. Scoring goals also helps.’
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