Ten Hag Says Ronaldo Let Manchester United Down During 2022 Rift

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let him and the team down during their short time together at Old Trafford. Ten Hag said he met Ronaldo in Portugal before taking charge in 2022 and planned to include him in his project. Their relationship later collapsed after Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute against Tottenham, leading to his omission from the squad for the Chelsea match. Ronaldo subsequently criticised Ten Hag in a television interview, and both parties agreed to end his contract in November 2022. Ten Hag said Ronaldo's fitness, training approach and willingness to work for the team were major concerns, despite describing the forward as one of football's greatest players. Ronaldo scored three goals in 16 appearances under Ten Hag. The former United manager also reflected on transfer targets he wanted at the club, including Frenkie de Jong, Harry Kane and Declan Rice.

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