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Ten Hag Reveals More Why United Terminated Ronaldo's Contract

AFNews Reporter

Dec 10, 2022

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"The interview was the first time he said he wanted to leave. I think as a club you can't accept that. There will be consequences. To make that step, he knew the consequences. Before he (had) never told me.

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"In the summer we had one talk. He came in and said, 'I will tell you in seven days if I want to stay'. Then he came back and said, 'I want to stay'."

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Prior to the interview with TalkTV, Ten Hag had said on multiple occasions that Ronaldo was a part of his plans for the campaign, with the Dutchman reiterating that he had wanted the forward to stay at United.

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"I like to work with world-class players," Ten Hag added. "I know they can make a difference and help you to achieve your objectives.

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"I wanted him to stay from the first moment until now. I did everything to bring him into the team because I value his quality.

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"We wanted him to be part of our project and for him to contribute to Manchester United because he is a great player and has such a great history."

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