Erik ten Hag ‘wants Cristiano Ronaldo to STAY at Manchester United’ amid doubts over the Portuguese star’s future at Old Trafford… with incoming boss ‘believing it would be foolish’ to let the 37-year-old leave after his fine form this season
Erik ten Hag’s appointment fuelled speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo’s futureRonaldo has shone in an otherwise dismal campaign for United this seasonThe 37-year-old has a year left on his contract after rejoining the club last yearTen Hag is set to oversee a rebuild at Old Trafford when he takes the reins
Erik ten Hag reportedly wants to keep veteran star Cristiano Ronaldo when he takes over as Manchester United manager in the summer.
Ten Hag’s appointment at Old Trafford has fuelled speculation over the future of Ronaldo, who is under contract until June 2023 after making a sensational return to the club last year.
United will be in the market for a striker in the transfer window as part of their rebuild under Ten Hag but the Dutchman is keen for the 37-year-old to stay at the club, according to the Telegraph.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at United has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks
Incoming United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly made a decision on Ronaldo’s future
The newspaper reported Ten Hag believes it would not make sense to let Ronaldo, United’s top-scorer this season with 24 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions, follow several other players out of the exit door.
He is likely to be one of the first senior players Ten Hag speaks to once he has taken the reins at Old Trafford.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who turns 38 in February, insisted he did not say ‘I’m not finished’ during his lap of honour after Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Brentford on Monday night – despite appearing to give a…