The 'unbelievable' thing Cristiano Ronaldo said when he got to Manchester United

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was just 18 when he walked through the door at Old Trafford and boldly proclaimed that he was “the best”, according to Quinton Fortune, who played with Ronaldo at Manchester United. Fortune, speaking to The Independent , said: “Ronaldo came with so much confidence, it was unbelievable. “He walked in the changing room and basically told everyone he’s the best. Not in perfect English but you could make it out. “That set him above all the young players and he could back it up with his work ethic and ability. "Even at that age he wanted to be better at everything. If you did something in training he’d practise and come back and do it.” He added: “Cristiano might have been walking around saying he’s the best – yes, he was cocky – that was just Ronaldo. "And once a young, or any, player backs it up in the game, there isn’t a question mark. “He couldn’t have asked for a better foundation and support. And together, oh my goodness, those two would rule the world. It was a perfect combination.” The 33-year-old arrived in Manchester in 2003, having been signed for £12.24million, making him the most expensive teenager in English football history at the age of 18. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two League cups and the Champions League in his six years at United. The Portuguese left United to join Real Madrid in a then world record deal worth £80million. He signed for Juventus this summer for £88million.

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