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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes summer signing Cristiano Ronaldo can keep playing at the highest level into his 40s.
The 36-year-old, who turns 37 in February, has made a blistering start to his second spell at the club, scoring four goals in three games with United sat third after four wins and a draw from five Premier League outings.
It marks United's best start to a Premier League campaign since 2017, and Solskjaer insists Ronaldo - who has played a fundamental part in their early success - won't be slowing down any time soon.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his second Manchester United debut against Newcastle
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) insists a 'hungry' Ronaldo can keep playing into his 40s
Asked how long the veteran forward could go on, he said: 'I wouldn't be surprised if he still played when he was 40, not at all, because of the way he looks after himself.
'That's the key to it - and of course some genes. There must be some genes as well, some DNA in there.
'He has put every single ounce of energy and effort into becoming the player he is and has been, so he deserves every single little plaudit that he gets for his physical state.
'What's more
