Ronaldo safe under Fergie's wing - Giggs

Ryan Giggs knows a thing or two about coming through the trials and tribulations of being hailed as a teenage sensation and he is confident Manchester United’s new kid on the block will also prove more than just a one-hit wonder.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have cost the Premiership champions over £12m (€17m) from Sporting Lisbon last week, but the 18-year-old’s Premiership debut still caught many by surprise.

The Portuguese starlet lit up Old Trafford after being introduced on the hour-mark of United’s 4-0 win over Bolton, mesmerising a visiting defence which had until that point surrendered just a single goal.

The plaudits which followed were unprecedented even for a club which has brought through a conveyor belt of exciting youngsters in recent years.

However, Giggs is confident that, in true Sir Alex Ferguson tradition, Ronaldo will be protected from the media glare and allowed to develop in his own good time.

“There was a general buzz about the place when he came on, everyone had heard a lot about him and he’s that kind of player who gets people off their seats and that’s what this club is all about. You want players like that,” Giggs told Sky Sports News.

“But I think he’s round good people – he’s at a good club that knows how to handle players.

“Obviously the manager and his staff are past masters at it and it’s the same for the players as well, we’ve got a good team spirit here and we make all the new signings welcome and I think they’ve all fitted in.

“The fans are bound to get excited but it is a long career and though he was brilliant on Saturday, we have to look after him. I’m sure the manager will make sure that happens.”