Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names staff member who raised concerns about Ronaldo and admits rehiring him was a mistake

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo for Manchester United was a mistake.

The former Red Devils boss also revealed that a member of his coaching staff expressed concerns about the transfer at the time.

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ronaldo He made a dramatic return to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021.

He arrived 12 years after leaving the club for real Madrid after an initial period of six years in England.

However, then United assistant boss Kieran McKenna had reservations about the measure.

McKenna analyzed Ronaldo's last six games Juventus after finding out about the possible signing.

He then suggested to the Red Devils coach that it would be better to reinforce another area of ​​the field. solskjaer has explained.

Talking to a Norwegian half NRKSolskjaer revealed. McKenna asked, “How are we going to defend ourselves?”

He added: “It was probably the wrong decision for all of us. But we felt it was the right decision at the time.”

Ronaldo scored nine goals in 13 appearances under Solskjaer after his return.

However, the former United striker was sacked less than three months later in November 2021.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo left a year later, on the eve of the 2022 World Cup, after his contract was terminated.

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As for McKenna, who had also been an assistant during Jose Mourinho After roles as a scout and under-18 coach, he remained under Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick.

However, the Northern Irishman left to become Ipswich manager in December 2021, his first senior managerial role.

He has since guided the Tractor Boys back to the Premier League following back-to-back promotions.

His team occupies 17th place in the top category after achieving its first victory of the season at Tottenham on Sunday.