5-time Ballon d’Or winner mentioned he has been sidelined since Ten Hag took cost this 12 months.
Cristiano Ronaldo has mentioned he felt “betrayed” by Manchester United, claiming that supervisor Erik Ten Hag and different senior executives are attempting to power him out of the membership.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who returned to Previous Trafford firstly of final season, has been a peripheral determine on the sector since Ten Hag took cost this 12 months.
Final month, Ten Hag mentioned Ronaldo refused to return on as an alternative towards Tottenham Hotspur after which walked down the tunnel with a couple of minutes of the match remaining.
He was not a part of the squad that confronted Chelsea the next Saturday.
Whereas he has returned to the aspect in current weeks, and even captained the Crimson Devils in a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa final weekend, the 37-year-old was absent from the squad in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Fulham in United’s final match earlier than a six-week break for the World Cup.
Ronaldo “I don’t respect the supervisor”
Ronaldo below ETH: Introduced he needed to go away, refused to return on as an alternative, walked off the bench & left earlier than the sport had completed.
99% of United followers will likely be on the aspect of ETH, which reveals how badly Ronaldo has dealt with this.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 13, 2022
“I don’t have respect for him as a result of he doesn’t present respect for me,” Ronaldo mentioned of Ten Hag in an interview on Sunday. “Not solely the coach however one other two or three guys across the membership. I felt betrayed.”
When requested once more if senior membership executives had been attempting to oust him, Ronaldo replied: “Sure, I felt betrayed and I felt like some folks don’t need me right here, not solely this 12 months however final 12 months too.”
Ronaldo mentioned Manchester United didn't assist him when his daughter was taken to hospital in July. He mentioned the membership doubted him and confirmed an absence of empathy when he didn't arrive on time for pre-season coaching.
Ronaldo’s first spell at United had been an excellent one below Alex Ferguson, profitable three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the primary of his Ballon d’Or crowns.
Regardless of his 24 objectives in all competitions final season, United endured a horrible marketing campaign as they completed sixth within the Premier League and did not qualify for the Champions League.
He was vital of the membership’s resolution to interchange supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a former teammate of his, with Ralf Rangnick final season.
Rangnick had left his position as head of sport and growth at Russian aspect Lokomotiv Moscow to take over at Previous Trafford.
“After the membership sacked Ole, they bring about sporting director Rangnick, which is one thing no one understands,” Ronaldo mentioned. “This man, he isn't even a coach. A giant membership like Manchester United brings a sporting director shocked not solely me however all of the world.”
Ronaldo then reportedly tried to engineer an exit earlier than the beginning of this season, however couldn't attain an settlement with one other membership.
“Since Sir Alex left, I noticed no evolution within the membership. Nothing had modified,” mentioned Ronaldo on what he discovered on his return to United. “I would like the very best for the membership. For this reason I come to Manchester United.
“However you've gotten some issues inside that don’t assist [us] attain the highest degree as (Manchester) Metropolis, Liverpool and even now Arsenal…a membership with this dimension must be high of the tree for my part and they aren't, sadly.”
United are at the moment fifth within the league, 11 factors behind leaders Arsenal, as membership soccer takes a break for the World Cup.
A legend of the membership, biggest of all time, you disrespected him & you do not need him to speak.
Ronaldo has nothing to lose in soccer anymore & he have to be handled with the utmost respect.
You prevented him from leaving & you wish to disrespect him? NEVER
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) November 14, 2022
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