Manchester United winger Nani has admitted he is a bit relieved former teammate Ronaldo chose to leave the club.
Nani has been with the English club since the summer of 2007, but has only recently risen to prominence. Nani’s performances over the past few months have caught the attention of Sir Alex Ferguson and have earned him a regular place in the Manchester United
starting eleven. The Portuguese winger attributes his meteoric rise up the ranks to the departure of fellow Portuguese international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629.
Nani said, "It is easier for me to stand out now that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club. He is a fantastic player who got all the attention and deservedly so. I loved playing alongside him and we got on well together. But it is also true to say that, when
he left United, it freed up space for other players to shine. When he left, I saw an opportunity to demonstrate my qualities and to show the people at United what I can do."
Cristiano Ronaldo was the standout star for Manchester United before moving to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 to play for Real Madrid. The Spanish giants offered a record 80 million pounds for the Portuguese midfielder – an offer Sir Alex Ferguson found impossible to turn down.
Ronaldo joined Real in the summer of 2009, giving players like Nani the opportunity to shine in his absence.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nani-c27299 has since proved that he is capable of filling in the void left by Ronaldo. With his pace and trickery, Nani can break through even the most stubborn defences, becoming Manchester United’s top goal scoring threat this season. The winger has already
scored 5 goals for the club and has been the provider for many more. There is no doubt that Nani’s star is on the rise, but the Portuguese international believes he can do even better.
Speaking on his future, Nani said, “I know I can become a better player and my aim now is to get on the list of nominees for next year's Ballon d'Or. I want to leave my mark and hope after I retire that people will say Nani was a great player. I really want
to do something special in my lifetime.”
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