Steven Gerrard switches opinion on Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo

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Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has had a surprise change of heart as he claimed Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'GOAT' of football.

Gerrard, who recently moved to Saudi Arabia to coach Al Ettifaq, was full of praise for Al Nassr's captain when asked about the forward's impact in the Middle East.

Waxing lyrical about the 38-year-old, the former midfielder told the SPL: "The arrival of ‘The GOAT’ as we call him, Cristiano, him arriving in January obviously was a huge signing. "He still had a lot of football to offer.

So, from afar, for six months, I was looking in at Cristiano Ronaldo’s results, at the league, watching some games and watching some highlights. READ MORE: Ratcliffe can offer United what Ronaldo wanted READ MORE: Where United's 20 permanent exits under Ten Hag are now "I think from that moment, the league around the world had become a very popular talking point for everyone.