Dimitar Berbatov become now not amazed by way of Cristiano Ronaldo's high-quality form at Manchester United. The Bulgarian and the Portuguese were group-friends in 2008-09, earlier than he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid.
Despite having shared a dressing room for most effective one season, Berbatov was brief to comprehend the Portuguese striker's superb expertise. He keeps to affect the soccer world thanks to his scoring capacity.
After Monday's match in opposition to Brentford at Old Trafford, wherein CR7 scored one of the group's 3 Premier League goals, Berbatov applauded Cristiano's paintings. The Bulgarian emphasised the respect he should acquire because of his remarkable record.
"To be sincere, I'm not surprised he's nevertheless doing so well. I had the pleasure of playing with him for a 12 months at Manchester United, and that's after I got to recognize his preparation. I observed him all through his career, so I'm no longer surprised to peer him gambling like this," he admitted in an interview with United.
"If he continues to look after his frame the manner he's doing now, I'm sure he can be able to play for 3 or four more years. Obviously, time waits for nobody, and on occasion it could affect some of your characteristics, but you have to be clever and begin adjusting your football," he added.
At the equal time, Berbatov highlighted Cristiano's modern-day Premier League numbers. "One can be properly past one's age, and Cristiano is one of those instances. He scored 18 goals at the age of 37, doing well within the exceptional league within the global, so that you ought to recognize him!
