
'I've never seen such a hungry young man' – Cristiano Ronaldo proved he wasn't 'exaggerating' with bold claim as Edwin van der Sar reveals talk in star's early Man Utd days
Years before Cristiano Ronaldo became a global icon and five-time Ballon d’Or winner, he made a striking declaration to then Manchester United team-mate Edwin van der Sar. The Dutch goalkeeper, reflecting on former Real Madrid and Juventus forward's early days at Old Trafford, remembers a hungry individual confidently stating he would become the best player in the world.