Manchester United’s decision to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo has been labelled as one of the worst in football history by Piers Morgan. The former Manchester United player has been in sensational form since arriving in Saudi Arabia, registering 11 goals and two assists in nine appearances for Al Nassr. Morgan has been an ardent supporter of Ronaldo for some time, and more so in the weeks and months following the Portuguese star’s blockbuster interview with him, leading to his Manchester United exit last November.
Morgan was at it again on Tuesday following Ronaldo’s two-goal heroics and the TalkTV host even had time to slam United boss Erik ten Hag. “Two more goals for @Cristiano so far tonight, including this superb one which once again suggests Ten Hag’s decision to dump him for Wout Weghorst was one of the worst in football history,” Morgan tweeted.
Ronaldo’s exit paved the way for Weghorst to fill the void on a loan deal until the end of the season. It has split the club’s fanbase with some supporters appreciating the Dutchman’s work ethic while others continue to question whether he has the required level to play for the club. Weghorst has scored twice in 19 appearances for the Red Devils, a lower return than Ronaldo’s ill-fated start to the season at Old Trafford where he netted three goals in 16 appearances, primarily as a substitute.
Despite his age, Ronaldo has just over two years remaining on his deal in Saudi Arabia, taking him through to the age of 40. However, Al Nassr head coach Rudi Garcia believes Ronaldo will finish his career in Europe once his time in the Middle East is up.
The decision to let Ronaldo go was not taken lightly by Manchester United. The club had been struggling to keep up with their rivals in the Premier League, and Ronaldo’s departure was seen as a necessary step to rebuild the team. However, it is clear that the decision has backfired, with Ronaldo continuing to score goals and lead his team to victory.
Many fans and pundits have criticised Manchester United for letting Ronaldo go, and it is clear that the club has struggled to replace him. While Weghorst has shown some promise, he has not been able to fill the void left by Ronaldo’s departure. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will be able to find a suitable replacement for Ronaldo in the coming years.
In the meantime, Ronaldo continues to thrive in Saudi Arabia, proving that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. His performances have been nothing short of sensational, and it is clear that he is still one of the best players in the world. While Manchester United may regret their decision to let him go, Ronaldo’s fans will be delighted to see him continue to score goals and win games.