Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed regret on Monday at Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to quit Serie A for Manchester United, describing the Portuguese star as “an incredible goalscoring machine”.

Gasperini was speaking on the eve of United’s Champions League visit to Atalanta which marks the 35-year-old Ronaldo’s first appearance in Italy since his return to Old Trafford.

Gasperini’s side have already suffered at his hands this season.

Ronaldo rounded off United’s fight back from 2-0 down to Atalanta in their Champions League clash at Old Trafford a fortnight ago to score their third nine minutes from time in the 3-2 win.

 

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