They said he was a locker room destroyer and he has been exemplary with the team

In the summer transfer market, the 37 year old Portuguese sought the option to leave the Old Trafford club, the main reason was not having participation in the Champions League this season, in that competition is where the player has excelled the most, being the top scorer in the history of the best club tournament in the world.

After the reduced options the player joined the team very late, giving for lost Man Utd's preseason, and with the newly arrived manager to reverse the situation of the club that once again fell far from the objectives. A sad feeling of many seasons unable to return to the elite of European football.

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Despite the fact that he was given a secondary role, his conduct has been exemplary

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The player felt aimless at times at the beginning of this season, even started with a secondary role that he maintains to this day. The player was inactive in the last game against the current Premier League champion, Manchester City, who under Pep Guardiola gave him a taste of how a title contending team plays by defeating the Red Devils 6-3.

In the training session prior to the Europa League matchday, Cristiano showed a fun dynamic with his teammates, enjoying himself despite the situation that accompanies him. People close to the club have said that he has taken everything in a very exemplary way, considering that he is frustrated with his sporting performance and the minutes he is not playing.

They said he was Man Utd's problem, they lose without him and he shows commitment to the club

Since that controversy where the player forced a failed exit, the criticism has been directed towards the Portuguese striker, questioning the commitment he would have with his teammates and members of the Red Devils, the reality has been that the team played badly without Cristiano, the last game he had no participation in a crucial duel, and today he spent a happy training session prior to the duel in Cyprus against Omonia.