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Larsson: Ronaldo's Skills Finally Paid Off
8 Jan
Summary
- Larsson joined Manchester United when Ronaldo became efficient.
- Ronaldo's statue in Helsingborg is shorter than Larsson.
- Ronaldo left Man Utd in 2009 for Real Madrid for £80 million.

Henrik Larsson shared insights from his loan spell at Manchester United, coinciding with Cristiano Ronaldo's development. Larsson observed that Ronaldo's transition from flair-based play to focusing on goals and assists occurred during his time at the club.
Larsson recalled playing 11 matches with Ronaldo, noting the shift towards efficiency and end product. He humorously commented on Ronaldo's statue in Helsingborg, suggesting it was shorter than himself, though better than the Funchal statue.
Cristiano Ronaldo initially joined Manchester United in 2004. After a successful tenure including 84 Premier League goals, he transferred to Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-record £80 million. His contract with Manchester United was terminated in November 2022 following a controversial interview.




