Cristiano Ronaldo has played for quite a few clubs in his career so far. The veteran has experienced several playing conditions and styles, playing under different managers over the last two decades. Most of the managers who have worked with the Portuguese player have often praised his work ethic.
The 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying a decent run for his Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. The player continues to prove himself at the highest level, by consistently chipping in with goals and assists. Al-Nassr’s manager Luis Castro has often pressed on the importance of CR7 for his team.
This time around the the 62-year-old manager from Portugal expressed his opinion regarding the work ethics of CR7. As per a statement reported by ‘CristianoXtra’ on ‘X’, Luis stated – “A lot of players want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo, but only a few want to work like Cristiano Ronaldo”.
🚨LUIS CASTRO:
“A lot of players want to be like Cristiano Ronaldo, but only a few want to work like Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to be the best. This mentality must be part of every player that wants to reach the top.”
“He is an example of ambition, rigor… pic.twitter.com/7fOfzXwNfO
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 1, 2023
The manager of Al-Nassr further expressed that CR7 always strives “to be the best”. He asserted that every player who wants to “reach the top” must be able to have this mentality like the Portuguese forward. Inflicting upon CR7’s significance for his team, the manager asserted – “He is an example of ambition, rigor, and discipline”. Al-Nassr is lucky to have Cristiano Ronaldo“, Luis inflicted.
Luis Castro was appointed as the manager by Al-Nassr in July 2023. His current managerial contract with the club goes on till June 2025. In his first 14 matches as the club’s manager in the Saudi Pro League, he has managed to win 11 of them, while he has lost two, and drawn one.
Luis Castro on working with Cristiano Ronaldo
As per a report by ‘Tribal Football’ when Luis Castro was asked about working with CR7, the manager stated – “He’s the world’s greatest example of success in terms of hard work”.The 62-year-old was also questioned about whether a manager needs to make demands on CR7.
The Al-Nassr’s boss opined – “No, you don’t need to make demands on Cristiano, he does it himself”. He also asserted that the Portuguese forward “always wants to win”. Luis Castro further expressed that it gives him “great pleasure” to coach a player like CR7, who has broken the age barriers and enjoys his game and training regimes.
All in all, it can be inferred that the Portuguese manager is really enjoying working with CR7 in the Saudi Pro League. Fans of the club would hope that the duo continues to bond well and that their chemistry reflects in the team’s positive on-field performances.