David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo keeps up ‘incredible’ form for Manchester United

‘We all know how much United means to him. He’s still doing what he does best,’ Beckham says at Miami Grand Prix

Former England captain says ‘there will be changes’ at United, who can finish no higher than sixth in Premier League after difficult season

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Manchester United’s struggles continued in a 4-0 loss to Brighton, but Cristiano Ronaldo was backed to stay another year or two by his predecessor in the No 7 shirt. Photo: Reuters

Published: 1:50pm, 9 May 2022

Manchester United are set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo sticks around for at least another year.

United’s 4-0 hammering at Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend means they cannot finish higher than sixth in the Premier League.

The Old Trafford side have appointed Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik ten Hag to replace interim boss Ralf Rangnick from the end of the current campaign, with the Dutchman expected to revamp the squad during the close season.

Ronaldo has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season and Beckham, who also wore United’s No 7 jersey, hopes the 37-year-old forward will stay on.

Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate their third goal in a 4-0 rout of Manchester United on Saturday. Photo: AP

“It’s important to him – we all know how much United means to him. He’s still doing what he does best,” Beckham told Sky Sports at the Miami Grand Prix.