July 11, (THEWILL) – Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to leave Manchester United this summer, new manager, Erik ten Hag, has stated that the player is not for sale.
At his first pre-game press conference as United manager before their match against Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday, Ten Hag was bombarded with inquiries from the media on the subject. In spite of Ronaldo’s return to United in the previous summer, the team had a terrible campaign, changing coaches, and ending sixth in the Premier League in their worst ever season.
Although the 37-year-old’s advisers have made it obvious recently that the player wants to leave United to play in the Champions League next season, Ronaldo’s options are restricted and United have remained his only option. Answering the media, Ten Hag insisted Ronaldo was not with them for personal issues only.
“He’s not with us due to personal issues. We are planning with Cristiano Ronaldo for this season and that’s it. I’m looking forward to working with him. I don’t know [how to make him happy], he hasn’t told me this. But Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale, he’s in our plans and we want to get success together.”
“I spoke with him, but before this issue came up. We had a real good talk, but that is between Cristiano Ronaldo and me. I cannot tell [if Ronaldo will join the pre-season tour] because of the reasons I’ve already explained.”
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