‘His impact has been absolutely immense’ – Solskjaer lauds Ronaldo impact at Man United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected the idea that Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing has had a negative impact on his side.

Ronaldo, 36, returned to United in the summer when he joined from Juventus and has nine goals in 14 games this season.

“He’s one of the best players that has ever walked on this planet,” said Solskjaer.

“His impact so far has been absolutely immense. He scores goals, he works for his team. He’s a top professional.”

He added: “How people can say that’s a negative, I can’t see that one.

“We’re really pleased he has started as well as he has.”

Ronaldo scored United’s opener in a 3-0 Premier League win at Tottenham last Sunday as the Old Trafford side bounced back from a 5-0 home thrashing by Liverpool.

He also scored two equalisers in Tuesday’s dramatic 2-2 Champions League group draw at Italian side Atalanta.

Man United will host Man City in the Manchester Derby on Saturday.