Erik ten Hag gives cold response when asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr during a recent conversation with reporters. While Ronaldo joined club for an estimated £173 million per year salary, it was possible only because of his fallout with United. 37-year-old labeled several sensational allegations against Premier League giants during a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. This was followed by club and footballer mutually deciding to terminate his contract. 

Meanwhile, on being asked about Ronaldo’s move to Saudi, Dutch manager provided a cold response. He spoke openly about Portuguese player’s replacement in team. However, manager restricted himself from commenting on his move to Al-Nassr after United saw off Wolves on Saturday. 

Speaking to reporters, Erik ten Hag said, “I don't talk about past, let's talk about future”. Ronaldo’s second stint at Old Trafford lasted for 18 months, following his decision to rejoin team in summer transfer window of 2021. He scored a whopping 24 goals in 2021-22 season for United but team suffered from a dismal campaign. 

Cristiano Ronaldo was not happy at Manchester United

While wanted to reportedly leave club ahe of fresh season to join a team that can challenge for UEFA Champions League title, he received little interest from big clubs. He was n confined to bench on several occasions and me only a handful of starts for team in 2022. It was n he decided to call out club during interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.

Speaking to Morgan, Ronaldo said he felt disrespected by Ten Hag at  Old Trafford. He also claimed club let him down and alleged that nothing has changed in club since he first left team in 2009. Ronaldo’s explosive interview was talk of town for football world, heing into FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Portugal were knocked out of marquee football tournament following a loss to Morocco in quarter-finals. This was understood to be last time great Ronaldo represented his country at FIFA World Cup. Since Ronaldo is alrey 37 years old, he is not likely to feature in Portugal squ for next edition of tournament.