Recently, Bukayo Saka was asked about the comparisons between him and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Arsenal superstar said, “To look is always good! And probably, the way Cristiano started his career and when he joined United, nobody probably expected in the first few seasons he’d be able to do that. But again, it was about his mentality, his work ethic, how he developed his skill, his chemistry with his team and to play in a team that has the capacity as well to be dominant”.
In a stunning show of appreciation, Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has praised Cristiano Ronaldo's powerful effect on Gunners superstar Bukayo Saka, emphasizing the young forward's potential to become one of football's best players by winning a Ballon d'Or title.
“It’s always good to have someone to look up to.” : Mikel Arteta
At the young age of 23, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 while wearing the Manchester United uniform, and Saka seems intent on replicating that achievement. Saka's recent form is drawing attention around Europe as Arsenal is ready to play United in a highly anticipated Premier League match.
Saka has an outstanding record of 11 goals as well as seven assists in just 18 games in all competitions this season, two more than anyone else among the top five European leagues. When asked about Bukayo Saka's early admiration for Ronaldo, Arteta gave a passionate response.
The former Everton midfielder said about the comparisons that, "It’s always good to have someone to look up to. Probably no one expected Ronaldo to achieve what he did after his initial seasons at . His success stemmed from his mentality, work ethic, and teamwork."
Saka recently made news when, at the age of 21, he broke Thierry Henry's record as the youngest player to score 50 Premier League goals for Arsenal. While Ronaldo scored 118 goals and provided 43 assists during his first stint at Old Trafford from 2003 to 2009, his overall career statistics with the team remain at 65 goals and 61 assists across 234 games.