Solskjaer Backs Ronaldo To Play Past 40th Birthday

Despite being 36 years old, Ronaldo remains in peak physical condition and has shown no signs of slowing down.

Ronaldo has already scored four goals in three appearances in all competitions since returning to the red half of Manchester from Juventus last month.

‘’I wouldn’t be surprised if he was still playing at 40, not at all,’’ Solskjaer told reporters ahead of Manchester United’s home game against Aston Villa on Saturday.

‘’The way he looks after himself, that’s the key, that’s the key to it all and, of course, some genes. There must be some genes in there! He has put every single ounce of energy and effort into becoming the player he is.

‘’He deserves every single plaudit that he gets for first, his own physical state but, even more impressively, when you have achieved as much as he has. He is still just as hungry as ever.

‘’His mentality is still absolutely spot on and that’s just desire from inside of him and he’s going to keep going until his legs or even his head say no that’s it, I've given everything now."

"Hopefully it will last a few more years. Linford Christie was quite an age when he won his gold as well (Christie won the Olympic 100m in 1992 at the age of 32), so age is never a problem."