Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels ‘betrayed’ by Manchester United and have ‘no respect’ for Erik ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo says he was ‘betrayed’ by Manchester United and ‘has no respect’ for Erik ten Haag

In an explosive interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo launched a scathing attack on Manchester United and their coach Erik ten Haag. Ronaldo said he felt “betrayed” by the club and the elders tried to get him out of Old Trafford.

“Yes, not just the coach, but two or three people at the club. I felt cheated,” said Ronaldo.

“I don’t care. People should hear the truth.

Ronaldo on Erik ten Hauge

Ronaldo has been in and out of United’s starting lineup this season and refused to come on as a substitute in last month’s win over Tottenham. This caused him to be dropped from the squad for the subsequent visit to Chelsea, although he did return to the fold again. The 37-year-old was suspended by Ten Haag after refusing to come on as a substitute during their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in October.

Ronaldo said: “I don’t respect him [Ten Haag] because he doesn’t show me respect.”

“If you don’t have respect for me, I can never have respect for you.”

Ronaldo on Manchester United’s progress

Ronaldo also claimed that United had not progressed as a club since the departure of manager Alex Ferguson in 2013, appointing Ralf Rangnick as caretaker manager last season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked. He criticized the appointment.

“I don’t know what’s going on. I haven’t seen any development at the club since Sir Alex Ferguson left. Progress has been zero.

“For example, something interesting is how after a club like Manchester United sacked Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), they brought in a sporting director, Ralf Rangnick, who nobody understands. This guy isn’t even a manager. A big club like Manchester United surprised him. not just me, but the whole world, bringing in a sporting director.

“Nothing changes. Not just the jacuzzi, the pool, even the gym. Even some tech points, the kitchen, the chef, thank you dears! You would have stopped in time, which really surprises me.”

“I thought I’d see different things, technology, infrastructure. Unfortunately, when I’m 21, 22, 23, we see a lot of things I used to see. I was really surprised by Gave.”

Ronaldo on the management of Manchester United

Ronaldo, who returned to United in August 2021 and finished top scorer in all competitions last season with 24 goals, has asked to leave the club for the summer.

“I think the fans should know the truth,” said the Portuguese international.

“I want the best for the club. That’s why I come to Manchester United.

“But there are things about you that don’t help us get to the highest level, like City, Liverpool and so far Arsenal… In my opinion, a club of this size should be at the top of the tree and unfortunately it is.” Not.

“As Picasso said, you have to destroy it to recreate it (the artist’s exact quote was: ‘Every act of creation is first an act of destruction’).

“I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they are always on my side. But if they want to disarm him, they have to change a lot.”