Myth that Cristiano Ronaldo was 'scrawny' dispelled by five years of 'hardest work ever'
dailystar.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United, he was a young, unassuming teenager that quickly became one of the world's biggest stars.The Portuguese star arrived in 2003 when he was just 18-years-old, and quickly realised just how physical the Premier League can be.
Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo quickly bulked up to give him an added edge along with his customary speed and skills.Ronaldo went on to evolve into one of the greatest players of all-time, and the 37-year-old is still known for his incredible physical condition.
But previous rumours that Ronaldo was once 'scrawny' when he arrived at United have been slammed by a former coach.Mick Clegg was a power development trainer at United and worked with Ronaldo during his entire first stint at the club, watching him grow from a teenage sensation into a Ballon d'or winner.
But Clegg thinks that rumours stating that Ronaldo was 'scrawny' when he arrived are a complete myth.Clegg told The Independent: I never saw a scrawny kid, that kid had a fantastic physique, a fantastic ability to move.
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