Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is performing to the best of his abilities and could continue playing at the top level even at the age of 40, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.
club from Serie A's Juventus in August after 12 years away.
Solskjaer praised the physical fitness of the 36-year-old Ronaldo, who last week reclaimed the top spot among the world's"I wouldn't be surprised if he was still playing at 40," Solskjaer said before Saturday's league game at home to Aston Villa."The way he looks after himself, that's the key, that's the key to it all and, of course, some genes.
"His mentality is still absolutely spot on and that's just desire from inside of him," Solskjaer said."He's going to keep going until his legs or even his head say, 'No that's it, I've given everything now.'" United are third in the Premier League table with four wins and a draw but level on points with leaders Chelsea and Liverpool.
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