Cristiano Ronaldo ‘furious’ at Erik ten Hag for publicly slamming wantaway Man Utd star
Relations between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag have hit rock bottom after the Manchester United manager publicly criticised the star striker’s behaviour on the weekend
Cristiano Ronaldo is angry at Erik ten Hag for the way he’s been treated
Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be livid with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag for criticising him for leaving last weekend’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano early.
Relations between the pair are believed to have hit rock bottom, with Ronaldo even more determined to leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. Ten Hag described Ronaldo’s behaviour “unacceptable” after he left Old Trafford before the 1-1 draw on Sunday had finished, having been hauled off at half-time.
Despite United refusing to sanction the £500,000-a-week superstar, Ten Hag was not impressed and blasted Ronaldo’s behaviour. He said: “I certainly don’t condone this. This is unacceptable. For everyone. We are a team and you have to stay until the end.” As revealed by Daily Star Sport, Ronaldo is said to be furious with his manager.
The criticism could be the final straw for Ronaldo, who has made it clear to United bosses he wants to leave and find a club that can offer him Champions League football. United have refused to sell Ronaldo, who still has 12 months of his contract remaining and held showdown talks with club officials and his agent Jorge Mendes last week.
Mendes has asked United to make Ronaldo a financial offer regarding what he’s owed, but nothing has been forthcoming. Tensions between the club and player have been simmering ever since Ronaldo failed to report back to pre-season training and missed the club’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
Ronaldo, who didn’t approve of Ten Hag’s appointment in the first place, was given time off for personal reasons and remained in Lisbon. And the latest fall-out will cast a huge shadow over Ten Hag’s final preparations for United’s opening Premier League game at home to Brighton on Sunday.
Sanderson says the Portuguese has ‘flourished’ at Man United and should be playing in the Champions League.
Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo engaged in lively dialogue in the Rayo Vallecano friendly