Ten Hag opens up on Ronaldo rift and issues with Man Utd owners
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team down" during his time in charge at the club and claimed the Portugal international did not prepare properly for games. Ten Hag also alleged promises made by United's owners went unfulfilled before the Dutchman was sacked in 2024, shortly after signing a new contract.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out about his strained relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and the club's owners during his tenure. Ten Hag claimed Ronaldo failed to prepare adequately for matches and often pulled out of training sessions, a sentiment he expressed after the player's contract was mutually terminated in 2021.
The Dutch manager stated that Ronaldo wouldn't come on as a substitute in a match against Tottenham and publicly criticized the club shortly after. Ten Hag also alleged that United's owners failed to fulfill promises made during contract discussions, including not honoring his request to retain Scott McTominay. Despite these issues, Ten Hag praised Ronaldo's skills and respected him as one of the best footballers of all time.
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