Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants to win trophies' insists Mikael Silvestre

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘does everything but wear the captain’s armband’ claims Mikael Silvestre as the ex-Man United defender rubbishes claims the forward is a problem and insists he is a leader

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 13 goals since his sensational return to Man United
  • But the Portugal forward came under fire for a perceived lack of effort in attack
  • Ex-Man United man Mikael Silvestre has defended the star, rubbishing the claims
  • Silvestre insisted Ronaldo is a leader, despite not wearing the captain’s armband 

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo does everything on the pitch but wear the captain’s armband.

Ronaldo made a sensational return to Old Trafford in summer, 12 years after he left United for Real Madrid.

The Portugal international hit the ground running scoring a brace in his first game back for the Red Devils and has since bagged 13 across all competitions. 


Ex-Man United defender Mikael Silvestre (right) has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo (right) as a leader

Ronaldo was crucial for United, scoring a number of clutch goals for the side during their overall struggles under former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 

But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner came under fire for a supposed lack of effort on an attacking front in the build up to the Norwegian’s sacking. 

The Red Devils suffered a run of humiliating results with defeats to Liverpool, Manchester City and Watford before the club finally sacked the Norwegian. 

The forward has scored 13 goals in all competitions this term, most recently against Norwich

The team repeatedly came under fire for their performances but Ronaldo in particular attracted critics of his perceived lack of pressing.  

But Silvestre, who played alongside Ronaldo for five years at Old Trafford. has rubbished the claims of Ronaldo being a problem in the Red Devils’ camp.

‘This comment about him being a problem is absolute rubbish. Look at the ratio of goals scored; chances created since the start of the season,’ Silvestre told the Daily Star via FreeBets.com.

Silvestre played alongside Ronaldo for five years at United before leaving the club in 2008

‘He wants to help, wants to win trophies. He didn’t come to United to relax pre-retirement, it’s an even a bigger challenge than what he faced at his previous clubs.

‘He left United after winning the Ballon D’or, winning the Premier League and being a top player. He knew there would be questions asked of him and what he can bring but he’s a leader.

‘He doesn’t wear the armband, but he shows the way, and everything has been positive in what he’s done.’




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