- Sancho praises Ronaldo's professionalism and mentality.
- He received daily lessons on dedication, training, and recovery.
- Sancho is thankful to Ronaldo for guidance and inspiration.
Although both players have since left Old Trafford, their time together has left a lasting impact on Sancho.
Ronaldo and Sancho were signed for the Red Devils in the same transfer window, with Ronaldo making a dream return to United more than a decade after his departure from Real Madrid in 2009.
Sancho spoke highly of working with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and learning from him daily.
When asked about Ronaldo, he told Dortmund’s YouTube channel, “A great professional. He’s obviously one of my role models growing up.
"I just love his mentality and I think for every young player who was there at the time he was there, definitely learned that to be at the top, you have to train like you’re playing every day.
"Even in the gym, even the recoveries. Sleep is important. Seeing him and playing with him, it was a dream come true because watching YouTube clips of him it’s definitely inspirational. I’m thankful for him and everything he’s taught me.”
Sancho rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan after being excluded by Erik ten Hag at United. The English international was excluded from the first-team setup after challenging the Dutchman’s assertion that he had not trained at the necessary level before the defeat to Arsenal in September.
Ronaldo also had a strained relationship with Ten Hag and, after a contentious interview with Piers Morgan where he criticised the manager and club, ultimately had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
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