David Beckham urges Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United despite disastrous season at Old Trafford

David Beckham has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United, and see out his career with the club, despite the big changes on the way at Old Trafford following a disastrous season. The Portuguese star was seen laughing in disbelief as his team crashed to a 4-0 defeat at Brighton in the Premier League, confirming the club’s worst ever top-flight season.

Ad/> Previously, United’s worst campaign came in 2013/14, when they finished up with 64 points. However, even if they beat Crystal Palace on the final day of the season, Ralf Rangnick’s side can only take a maximum of 61 points, having won just 16 of their first 37 matches.

TransfersMan Utd target up to eight summer transfers after Brighton ‘humiliation’ — Paper Round11 HOURS AGO As well as breaking their own records — in the wrong way — in terms of points, United have also conceded more goals than ever before, leaving incoming manager Erik ten Hag with a huge job on his hands. Shoring up (or totally rebuilding) the defence will be one of the Dutchman’s first jobs, but former United midfielder Beckham thinks getting Ronaldo on side is another key task for ten Hag.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Beckham said, «Obviously Cristiano is one of the best players over the last 15 years, with Leo [Messi]. To see him stay on hopefully at United, is important for the fans.” Cristiano still a 'big help' for United — Rangnick on Ronaldo's United future Ronaldo's family send thanks to Liverpool fans for gestures of sympathy ‘It is important that we apologise’ — Rangnick says sorry to Manchester United fans The former England captain thinks Ronaldo will want to be part of a new era at the club, saying, „It's important to him — we all know how much Man United means to him.” Despite