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Giggs: Ronaldo transformed since Man Utd days

Wales coach Ryan Giggs says former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo transformed his game after leaving Manchester United.

The Portugal international was previously a winger, but has transitioned into more of a centre-forward. And Giggs finds it admirable that, at the age of 34, Ronaldo is still going strong at Juventus.

“He is no longer the player that he was when he was at 19, 20 but he has adapted his game," he said.

“He went from a winger, who used to beat people, make goals, score goals to now really just an out-and-out goal scorer.

“And he scores every type of goal, headers, goals in the six-yard box free-kicks and every type of goal.

“He is also the best professional I have played with.

“The way he looked after himself, not only in training but also away from the pitch. The way that he eats, the way that he conducts himself.

“So, I'm not surprised that he is still playing and still at the top of his game."

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