feels he is a ‘better man’ after his ‘bad’ spell at .
Ronaldo established himself as a United legend during his first spell at Old Trafford but his second spell ended badly.
The Portugal striker clashed with new Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag at the start of this season and .
Ronaldo then gave an .
Manchester United announced in November that Ronaldo’s departure had been ‘mutually agreed’, with the 38-year-old subsequently .
‘Sometimes you have to go through some things to see who is on your side,’ Ronaldo said at a press conference ahead of Portugal’s qualifier against Liechtenstein.
‘I have no problem saying, I had a bad phase in my career, but there’s no time for regrets.
‘Life goes on and, if I was doing well or not, it was part of my growth. When we are at the top of the mountain, we often cannot see what is below.
‘Now, I’m more prepared and learning that was important, because I had never been through this, like in the last few months. Now I am a better man.’
Ronaldo, who is considered one of the best players of all time, has scored nine goals in eight league appearances for Al-Nassr.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has won league titles in England, Spain and Italy, lifted the Champions League on five occasions and won the Euros with Portugal.
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