Ronaldo opens up on fractured relationship with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally opened up on his fractured relationship with Erik ten Hag.
The Portugal captain revealed that he feels betrayed by coach and the club leadership.
He was blunt in an interview with Piers Morgan where he said people ‘must know the truth’.
He took a swipe at the Dutchman who he believes wants to cut him into the wilderness.
In a no holds barred interview, Ronaldo said the club has been stagnant since Alex Ferguson retired.
The 37-year-old also hinted that some senior club executives members were also aiming to oust him.
“Honestly, I don’t know. I don’t care. People should hear the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed. Some people don’t want me here not only this year, but last year too.
“I don’t know what’s going on. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I have seen not evolution in the club. The progress was zero.
“For example, an interesting point is how a club like Manchester United sacked Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), they bring in a sporting director Ralf Rangnick which is something nobody understands.
“This guy is not even a coach! A big club like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director surprised not only me but all the world.”
Ronaldo declared that he lost respect for Erik ten Hag, in what is likely to widen the rift between them.
“I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me. If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”
Ronaldo rejoined the club in August 2021 and rightfully gave a glimpse of his abilities after finishing as their top scorer in all competitions last season with 24 goals.
But the recent developments could push him to leave the Manchester club, as his relationship with coach reaches a new low.
“I think the fans should know the truth. I want the best for the club. This is why I come to Manchester United.
“But you have some things inside that don’t help us reach the top level as City, Liverpool and even now Arsenal, a club with this dimension should be top of the tree in my opinion and they are not unfortunately.”
Ronaldo added: “As Picasso said, you have to destroy it to rebuild it and if they start with me, for me, it’s not a problem.
“I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they’re always on my side. But if they want to do it different they have to change many, many things.”
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