Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history and a force of nature to be reckoned with on the pitch, Il Fenomeno was truly a one-in-a-lifetime player who turned defences inside-out within split seconds. However, by the time Ronaldo made it to Milan in 2006/07, he was nearing the end of his glittering career due recurring injuries hampering his progress.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sport Italia (via MilanNews) with fellow Serie A legend Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo spoke about his playing days in the colors of the Rossoneri.
He said: “Of my teams I remained tied to Inter and Real. Before going to Milan I tried to return to Inter, I also called Moratti, but nothing was done.”
Ronaldo then continued to explain his decline at San Siro.
“At Milan I tried, but I was already in decline (laughs). It was an incredible experience anyway. It was an advanced society in technology, infrastructures, they worked better than the others. I knew it,” he finished.
He scored 9 goals in 20 appearances over the course of two seasons in the red and black colors.