Former Tottenham striker Ronny Rosenthal revealed that the club's management missed the opportunity to sign a young Cristiano Ronaldo. The proposal to bring the Portuguese star, who was shining at Sporting CP at the time, to the London club was ignored. According to Rosenthal, he recognized the player's speed and potential very early, but the club's scouts did not take the transfer seriously. This is reported by Goal.com .
For Tottenham, currently struggling to survive in the Premier League, this past mistake has had severe consequences. Rosenthal notes that the team lacks fast wingers who meet the demands of modern football. In particular, the departure of Son Heung-min has significantly weakened the team's attacking line.
Under the management of Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham finds itself in a dire situation in the 2025-26 season. Although the victory over Aston Villa gave the team some hope, the club is still at risk of relegation to the Championship. Rosenthal believes the lack of pace in the squad is negatively impacting their style of play.
The expert notes that Tottenham must achieve maximum results in the decisive matches remaining until the end of the season, particularly against Leeds. The team must maintain defensive discipline while capitalizing on their chances. If the club can escape the danger zone, it will be a small step toward moving past this season's failures.
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