Ten Hag: Ronaldo is not for sale
Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United.
AFP
The Dutch coach of Manchester United, Eric Ten Hag, confirmed yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo is "not for sale", amid rumors about the departure of the Portuguese star, fueled by his absence from a tour of the "Red Devils" in Thailand.
"Cristiano is not for sale, it is part of our plans," Ten Hag said from Bangkok, where his team meets Liverpool today.
I am preparing for next season with him.”
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner did not travel with his teammates, last Friday, due to a "family problem", according to his club, but the English press has been talking for weeks about his desire to move this summer.
And press reports indicated the desire of the 37-year-old striker, whose contract expires in 2023, to leave the club, which is absent from the Champions League next season, after a disappointing season in the local league that ended it in sixth place.
Ten Hag, who will start his duties with United next season, said: “I spoke with Cristiano before we discussed this issue (his departure).
We had a very good discussion.”
The question of Ronaldo's fate overshadowed the extensive restructuring project initiated by the former Ajax coach, which seeks reinforcements "in the midfield and in attack".
"We have a good team that has the potential," the Dutchman said.
If there is an opportunity for reinforcement, we will seize it.”
After facing Liverpool in Bangkok, United's first friendly match after the end of the season, United will continue their tour of Australia until July 23.
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