“One of the best players over the last 15 years”- Manchester United legend David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Old Trafford next season


“One of the best players over the last 15 years”- Manchester United legend David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Old Trafford next season

Manchester United is set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo sticks around for at least another year.

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Beckham spoke of this season’s struggles under interim head coach Ralf Rangnick, who will be replaced by Ajax boss Erik ten Hag this summer, explaining how he believes fans will be “thankful” the current season reaches its conclusion in two weeks’ time.

“I think there are changes to be made and changes that are happening, we’ve seen that. It’s been a tough end to the season. But it is the end of the season, I’m sure a lot of the fans are thankful for that because it’s been a tough one – full of ups and downs,” said Beckham.

“The players have done what they can do best, and so has the manager. I turned up at the stadium a few months back and every seat was filled so the fans still believe, they support, they turn up for the team. It’s what United fans do. There are not many teams to have gone through what they’ve gone through in the last few years and still filling out their stadium. There will be changes,” added the former Red Devil.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season and Beckham, who wore United’s famous number seven jersey before Ronaldo, hopes the 37-year-old forward will stay on.

“Obviously Cristiano is one of the best players over the last 15 years, with Leo [Messi]. To see him stay on, hopefully at United, is important for the fans. It’s important to him – we all know how much Man United means to him. He’s still doing what he does best, scoring goals. That’s what Cristiano does. To be doing what he’s doing at his age is really incredible, so hopefully, it continues for another year or two,” concluded Beckham.

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Manchester United suffers a humiliating defeat at the hands of Brighton

Manchester United had a terrible year and to add to it Brighton scored four goals to defeat them 4-0 in a shameful match for the Red Devils. They will play their final game of the season against Crystal Palace. Manchester United’s 4-0 hammering at Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend means it cannot finish higher than sixth and are on the course of finishing with the lowest points tally for them in the Premier League era.

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Manchester United’s humiliating defeat is a big worry for upcoming boss Eric Ten Hag as the team’s performance won’t please him at all. The Red Devils will remain at the sixth spot with 58 points and won’t reach the Champions League next season.

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