RON THE MENTOR

Ronaldo vows to stay at Old Trafford to help Ten Hag bring through the next generation

- GIDEON BROOKS

CRISTIANO RONALDO wants to help bring through the next generation of talent at Manchester United.

The striker has pledged to stick around at Old Trafford in order to help Erik Ten Hag restore the club to former glories.

And he believes investment in youth will be key - if they have the right guidance from senior professionals.

No one has achieved as much in the game for as many seasons as the 37-year-old, who continues to defy the advance of time.

His contribution of 24 goals in all competitions was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal campaign which saw United continue to slip off the pace set by the best.

Against that backdrop, his offer to add a mentoring role to the latest talent emerging from the academy will be music to the ears of boss Ten Hag and the United board.