QUEIROZ TO HELP RONALDO PROGRESS
Manchester United chief executive David Gill feels Cristiano Ronaldo will only benefit from the return to Old Trafford of Carlos Queiroz.
Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has brought Queiroz back to the club as his assistant manager, after the Portuguese coach´s unsuccessful year at Real Madrid.
Queiroz had a positive impact during his first stint with United and Gill is expecting more of the same upon his return.
Gill particularly believes that Queiroz´s comeback will prove to be a major influence in helping his teenage compatriot Ronaldo to become an even better player.
" We´re delighted with the return of Carlos Queiroz," commented Gill.
" If you speak to Alex he is over the moon, to use a football phrase, about that particular acquisition.
" Both the manager and players will benefit from Carlos returning next season. He has the benefit of having that European flavour with him and he speaks four languages.
" He will particularly help Ronaldo. Look at him, he´s 19, he´s had a fantastic first season but I´m sure he will benefit from having a Portuguese assistant manager working with him."
Gill also acknowledged the whole United squad is happy that Ferguson has drafted Queiroz back in to the club´s coaching set-up.
He continued: " I have spoken to Ruud van Nistelrooy and he´s delighted he´s come back. He benefited from his time with Carlos.
" Alex was scouring Europe and speaking to everyone about who would make a good right-hand man, so to get Carlos back was great."