When Cristiano Ronaldo was presented as a Man Utd player in 2021, it was a clearly surprised coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Preseason was done, the plan was made for the season, then the world’s biggest football star and ego – is brought back to Old Trafford. It didn’t go so well either, but it was Erik ten Hag who is remembered for the treatment of CR7 with bench wear and tear many thought was disrespectful, others thought it was as deserved. Anyway, Ronaldo didn’t have a lot of praise for the club management or the coach when he pushed for an exit with the historic TV interview. Now there is a version from Ten Hag that surprises.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Ten Hag was asked after the friendly against Chelsea on Friday (2-0 loss) about his time at United and his relationship with Ronaldo.
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“For me, he [Ronaldo] was not a problem. He has never been the problem, and I think that is a thing of the past. I think what happened is a thing of the past, and after that we won two trophies at Manchester United. I wish him all the best for the future and wish him the best of luck,” Erik ten Hag said according to ESPN.
He has never been the problem. Okay, interpret it as you like. If you ask Ronaldo about his relationship with Ten Hag, you may not get the same mild answer.
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