Alongside Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo won two league titles and a UEFA Champions League at Manchester United. However, the highlight moment of their careers arrived in 2016, as a Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal side won the European Championships against all the odds.

Speaking to UTD Podcast, Nani shed light on what it was like to share a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo for club and country. It was even revealed that the pair lived together at Cristiano Ronaldo’s home for a month in 2007 when Nani was settling into life in England.

Nani also revealed Cristiano Ronaldo’s willingness to compete off the pitch, which is a startling example of his desire to win.

Nani also revealed that former Anderson, who was also a Manchester United player at the time, was roommates with himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Nani - Cristiano Ronaldo connection

The 33-year-old revealed that he first met Cristiano Ronaldo in national team duty in 2006. Nani also added that he would be compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, as the pair had similar playing styles.

Due to their playing styles, the inevitable comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo did not deter Nani from producing the goods for Manchester United. However, the Portuguese winger revealed that he had a lot more responsibility on his shoulders after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Real Madrid in 2009.

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, Nani took centre stage at Old Trafford. The 2010-11 season was his best in a red shirt, as he was voted Fans Player of the Year and earned a place in the PFA Team of the Season, whilst also being nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.

Nani also claimed that his time with Manchester United was the best phase of his career, as he looked back on a successful spell at Old Trafford.

While Nani did not reach the heights Cristiano Ronaldo did at Manchester United, he left his mark in one of the most decorated clubs in world football.

Much like Cristiano Ronaldo himself, Nani will be remembered fondly by the Old Trafford faithful for his contributions is one of their most successful periods in the modern era.

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