Ronaldo is a perfect role model - Solskjaer Monday, August 13, 2007
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are the perfect role models for the club's new signings.
"There is no better place to learn your trade," Solskjaer told BBC Sport.
"They've been given a good opportunity but the club has great players to develop into very exciting talents."
He added: "The ones we have signed are young players and are going to need time to settle in.
"But the way we have nurtured Wayne and Cristiano is an example.
"They came very young and as really talented players but the gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson has made them into top world players and that is what you get by being at Manchester United.
"You get the challenge every day in training. They have to have that desire to improve all the time and the way Wayne and Cristiano have developed has been a joy to watch."
"It's always going to take time but they have settled really well," he stated at the launch of the Premier League Creating Chances community-based project.
"In the dressing room they have been great," he added. "They are good lads to be around and a great laugh.
"Now it's down to the nitty-gritty of the Premiership and I think they are going to enjoy this season."
