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Ten Hag: Ronaldo 'let me down' at Man Utd
20 Oct
Summary
- Ten Hag felt Cristiano Ronaldo let the team down.
- Ronaldo left Manchester United in controversial circumstances.
- Ten Hag wanted to sign De Jong, Kane, and Rice.
Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager, has broken his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo's tumultuous exit from the club in 2022. Ten Hag stated that Ronaldo "let the team and me down" due to a perceived lack of fitness and pressing capabilities.
During his tenure, Ten Hag noted that Ronaldo was unable to perform the required pressing, either in or out of possession, attributing it to inadequate preparation. He emphasized that while top players are embraced, they must also work for the team's benefit.
Ronaldo's departure followed an interview in November 2022 where he expressed feeling "betrayed" by the club and stated he did not respect Ten Hag.
Ten Hag also shared his transfer ambitions during his time at Old Trafford, aiming to sign players like Frenkie de Jong, Harry Kane, and Declan Rice. He also wished to retain Scott McTominay, who was sold in August 2024.
