At the age of 37, most footballers would be starting to think about retirement. Not Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Manchester United striker, who returned to the club from Juventus almost a year ago, continues to perform at the very peak of his powers, as highlighted by his tally of 24 goals this season in a team that often failed to entertain those watching. Although, bizarrely, he has been described as 'the problem' behind United's demise this season by some, the truth is, it does not bear thinking about where the club would have finished without him.
No United player even came close to matching the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's goal haul last season, with Bruno Fernandes the only other player to hit double figures in all competitions. Therefore, although United need to sign a replacement for the outgoing Edinson Cavani this summer, it is hard to imagine Erik ten Hag approaching the situation with an eye on replacing Ronaldo as his goal-getter-in-chief.
