Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn has warned his former club against transferring Cristiano Ronaldo as it would mean a major change in playing style.
The Gunners are off to a great start to the 2022/23 season, with Mikel Arteta’s quick and energetic side now five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Signing Ronaldo might well be tempting, given his experience and excellent scoring record, but now he is also getting older and past his peak, so there is some risk in signing him now.
Arsenal will surely not want to do anything drastic in the transfer market this January as they need to make sure they only bring in signings who can be a good fit and help Arteta continue to build this dynamic team that is performing so convincingly.
Winterburn clearly doesn’t think Ronaldo is the right choice, as it would require Arsenal to change their tactical approach too much.
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“It’s a no from me and there’s only one simple reason; it would be a short-term void to fill,” Winterburn told the Metro.
“A lot of people might say it’s cool, let’s do it.
“I couldn’t argue with that, but I think the way Arsenal start games, they push high, they’re full of energy and Ronaldo is an incredible player, but I don’t think he has the legs to be able to do that anymore.
I’m sure not. I think Arsenal would have to change their style of play to bring him in, and I think that move would be a complete disaster.”
