Ronaldo seeks unity, joins Man United youngsters' WhatsApp group 

Ronaldo is now joining in-text banter with the likes of Marcus Rashford, 24, new starlet Anthony Elanga, 19, James Garner, 20,

Ronaldo seeks unity, joins Man United youngsters' WhatsApp group 
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Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a players' WhatsApp group in a bid to boost squad harmony. 

But in an effort to banish any dressing room cliques, the 36-year-old Portuguese superstar is now a member of at least one WhatsApp group used by the club’s younger players.


Ronaldo is now joining in-text banter with the likes of Marcus Rashford, 24, new starlet Anthony Elanga, 19, James Garner, 20, - currently on loan at Nottingham Forest - and the older Jesse Lingard, 29.

United boss Ralf Rangnick endorsed Ronaldo’s explosive TV rant at the younger players, insisting he was right to call them out.

But Rangnick then gave Ronaldo a dressing down following his incredible strop after being subbed during United’s 3-1 Prem win over Brentford.

United’s England defender Luke Shaw had also questioned the unity within the squad.

But a club insider revealed: “Some of the younger players like to communicate via WhatsApp.



“They are never off their phones and regularly swap exchanges, send jokes and funny clips and chat about stuff like computer games, fashion trends and music.

“Ronaldo is almost twice the age of some of the members of the group and has four children and a pregnant fiance.

“His life is very different to the younger ones who are just starting in the game.

“Some are a bit star-struck by him but are really happy he’s joined the group and are delighted he is messaging everyone and joining in.


“It makes him much more approachable, especially at a time when some of the younger members of the squad have been struggling with form.”