Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson does not believe that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain a Manchester United player next season, insisting he would be "shocked" if he stayed.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who netted a hat-trick in Saturday's 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur, returned to the club in dramatic fashion from Juventus last summer. He put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the option of an additional year.
Although Ronaldo's first season back at Old Trafford has failed to have the desired effect, with United nowhere close to competing for the Premier League title, he has cemented himself as their leading marksman. Following his treble on Saturday, he has now scored 18 times in all competitions this season.
