Cristiano Ronaldo has persuaded Manchester United chefs to add his favorite dishes to the club’s canteen menu.
According to The Sun, the 36-year-old has requested that dishes like octopus and Portuguese “Balcahu” stew be included. The latter is made with salted cod and eggs.
“Cristiano likes his protein very much,” a source told Old Trafford to the newspaper. “Stuff like sliced ham, eggs and avocados and the chefs try to help it with a little homey taste. “
However, Insider revealed that Ronaldo’s choices divided opinions in the dressing room, with some more inclined towards something slightly more conventional.
“He also likes octopus but most of the guys won’t go there,” said a canteen employee. “Even if it clearly works for Ronny!”
“Ronny may try to get a few of the guys to like Portuguese food, but if some were hoping it was just Peri-Peri chicken from Nandos, they were disappointed! “
Manchester United’s new number 7’s incredibly strict regime is well known. He does not drink alcohol and only eats six times a day.
That said, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner likes to indulge himself from time to time. Ahead of Saturday’s loss to Aston Villa, the ex-Juventus and Real Madrid player was spotted heading towards a metro in Manchester.
Hopefully the hearty Italian bread will fuel his return to form on Wednesday night, when the Red Devils face Villareal in the Champions League.
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