Erik ten Hag has ‘told Manchester United bosses that Cristiano Ronaldo should never play for them again’ after his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Among a number of explosive claims thrown against his current employers, the Portuguese superstar said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the Red Devils and that he doesn’t respect Ten Hag.
ESPN have reported that Ten Hag has delayed his family holiday in the fallout from Ronaldo’s astonishing interview and has demanded that the 37-year-old never play for the club again.
Cristiano Ronaldo in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan claimed he felt ‘betrayed’ by Manchester United and that he ‘doesn’t respect’ current manager Erik ten Hag
Ten Hag is said to be furious with Ronaldo and has delayed his family holiday to hold urgent meetings with the club’s bosses, in which he said the star should never play for them again
The Dutchman feels Ronaldo has gone too far in his criticism of the club and against himself, and held a meeting with co-chairman Joel Glazer, chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough to express his views on Monday.
It’s also said that a number of players are ‘furious’ at the timing of the striker’s outburst which first came to light on Sunday, feeling it took away from their victory just hours earlier.
Manchester United secured a dramatic victory over Fulham, in which teenager Alejandro Garnacho stole the headlines with his stoppage-time winner.
Though Ten Hag still feels a motivated Ronaldo could contribute in a positive manner during the second-half of the season, he is ‘not willing’ to sacrifice unity within the squad by keeping the Portuguese international.
It means United could be a man short in the second-half of the season, as Ten Hag would be willing to let Ronaldo leave Old Trafford – even if they can’t find a replacement during the January transfer window.
Before starting work at his new club, Ten Hag said in May that he couldn’t wait to work with Ronaldo – one of the greatest players of all time.
However, the relationship has been a strenuous one with Ten Hag twice disciplining Ronaldo since July.
He was first reprimanded for leaving their pre-season friendly with Rayo Vallecano early, before he was left out of the squad for a match after his refusal to come on as a substitute against Tottenham.
A meeting was held on Monday which involved Ten Hag and co-chairman Joel Glazer (right)
Chief executive Richard Arnold (pictured) and director…