Finally, a Man United player, Rashford, breaks silence on Ronaldo's Old Trafford exit

Cristia Ronaldo took footballing world by storm a week ago when he gave an explosive interview to Piers Morgan, one in which he did t mince his words in slamming Manchester United and ir he coach Erik ten Hag. Portuguese international's criticism was such that it left club with choice but to terminate his contract. And since n, Marcus Rashford is w first player of Red Devils who has broken his silence on 37-year-old's bitter exit from club.

Rashford comments on Cristia Ronaldo's exit

While speaking to reporters while on duty with England national team, Marcus Rashford said, "It has been an unbelievable experience to play with him. He is one of my idols and someone I always looked up to. It's something I can keep with me forever. I wish him all best and we want to thank him for things he’s done for Manchester United."

With Manchester United having terminated Cristia Ronaldo's contract, 37-year-old is w a free nt and can accept an offer from any of clubs in January transfer window. Portuguese international is likely to be in huge demand because of sheer quality and experience he wins as a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

What did Ronaldo say about Manchester United?

What began as a dream return to Old Trafford in 2020 turned out to be a nightmare for Cristia Ronaldo as he felt 'betrayed' by club and ir manr Erik ten Hag. In his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, Portuguese international said, "I don't have respect for him (Erik ten Hag) because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you. I think fans should kw truth."

Speaking of what is lacking at Manchester United in comparison to or clubs, Ronaldo ded, "You have some things inside that don't help [us] reach top level as City, Liverpool and w even Arsenal...a club with this dimension should be at top of tree in my opinion and y are t, unfortunately."

He n went on to d that it was t only Ten Hag that was unsettling him but also senior level executives. When asked if re were ors involved in unsettling him, 37-year-old replied, "Yes. t just him (Ten Hag) but also or two (senior level executives). I felt that some people don't want me here, t only this year but last year too."