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Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United was a prime example of why some say “You should never go back.”
His ego and personality clashed with multiple managers, leading to his eventual departure after a controversial interview. Ronaldo joined the club under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, played under Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag, but the move did not pan out as expected.
An article from German outlet Bild by Marcel Reif sheds light on a conversation between Ronaldo and Rangnick, showcasing Ronaldo’s influence and demands during his time at the club. Ronaldo insisted on playing four out of every five games, but if he wasn’t selected for one game, he refused to sit on the bench and would stay at home instead.
This attitude highlighted why Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford was destined to fail. His infamous walkout during a game where he was benched by Ten Hag solidified his turbulent second spell at United.
Rangnick faced a challenging task managing a dysfunctional locker room at United, a situation that continued under Ten Hag. Despite suggesting a drastic overhaul of the squad, his advice went unheeded, leaving United as the ultimate losers in this ongoing saga.
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