GOLAZONEWSErik ten Hag discusses tensions with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United
- Erik ten Hag claims Cristiano Ronaldo let the team down during their time together.
- The former manager noted that Ronaldo failed to complete a required post-match run.
- Ten Hag also alleged that Manchester United's owners failed to keep promises made to him.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo let the team down during his tenure at the club. According to The Guardian, Ten Hag specifically pointed to an instance where the forward did not complete a post-match run as instructed.
Sky Sports reports that tensions between the manager and the superstar were a significant issue during their time together, as detailed in an interview with The Athletic. Beyond individual player conduct, Ten Hag claimed that the club's ownership failed to fulfill promises made to him, which he suggests played a role in his dismissal in October 2024.
Additionally, Record reported that Ten Hag expressed regret regarding failed negotiations for three world-class players he had requested the Manchester United board to sign.