Manchester Uniteds veteran winger Ryan Giggs has taken on a new
role at Old Trafford, as a figure of advice to the Reds' army of
young players.
The Welsh winger believes that Portuguese young-gun Nani, can enjoy
the same success that Ronaldo has enjoyed, sine his move from
Sporting Lisbon in 2003.
Nani has yet to force his way into a regular starting position, but
Giggs believes the 21 year old has enough to promise to equal the
achievements of Ronaldo.
He said: "We've always had a great tradition at this club with
wingers and hopefully Nani can develop in the way Cristiano has and
learn about the game and keep getting better.
"He's got great quality and energy and he can score and make goals,
so he's got the makings of becoming a really good player.
"It's important to help them develop and it's something I benefited
from as a young player.
Giggs recognises the importance of a guiding hand in your formative
years and he was grateful to be born into a squad of great
experience.
"I was lucky enough to be surrounded by so many established pros,
like Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce, Brian McClair and Mark Hughes, when
I first broke into the team and I relied on them.
"You take on a different role as you get older and you try and pass
your experience on to the younger lads and show leadership
qualities on and off the pitch."