Manchester United say they are taking ‘appropriate steps’ in response to Cristiano Ronaldo‘s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he accused the club of ‘betraying’ him.
The Old Trafford club issued a statement on Friday morning but declined to say precisely what the measures were and insisted they would not be commenting ‘until the process reaches its conclusion.’
United’s statement read: ‘Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent media interview. We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion.’
Portugal international Ronaldo, 37, has seriously jeopardised his future at United following the no holds barred interview in which he criticised manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s ownership.
Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that United are consulting lawyers on whether his comments constitute a breach of his £500,000-a-week contract.
United’s hierarchy wanted to wait until the full TalkTV interview had been aired – which it was in two parts on Wednesday and Thursday evenings – before deciding whether to take action.
Manchester United say they have taken ‘appropriate steps’ in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he accused the club of ‘betraying’ him
This is the first public statement released by United since the interview was broadcast
Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV continues to cause drama
Ronaldo instigated the interview with Morgan, timed to coincide with the World Cup break when he will be away from United with Portugal for at least three weeks.
The 37-year-old, who returned to United for a second spell in the summer of 2021, accused Ten Hag and executives of trying to force him out the club.
The Dutch coach, who took over this summer, dropped Ronaldo to the bench and has limited his game time, to the irritation of the Portuguese star.
‘I have no respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn’t show respect for me,’ Ronaldo told Morgan.
‘Some people, they don’t want me here – not only the coach but the other two or three guys. Not only this year, but last year too.
‘Honestly, I shouldn’t say that. But listen, I don’t care. People should listen to the truth. Yes, I feel betrayed.’
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