Cristiano Ronaldo blasted at Manchester United and present supervisor Erik ten Hag in an explosive interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, stating he feels “betrayed” by the membership. He additionally accused a couple of senior figures within the membership, claiming they tried to drive him out of Outdated Trafford.
The interview will broadcast later this week on Britain’s TalkTV however teasers for a similar have been launched on Sunday after United’s match in opposition to Fulham, which they gained 2-1. Ronaldo was not a part of the squad for the second time in a row with the membership stating that the ahead had fallen ailing. Nonetheless, Ronaldo’s feedback within the interview will certainly depart followers questioning about his future in Manchester.
Ronaldo was additionally suspended by the supervisor earlier within the season after he refused to come back in as an alternative throughout a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. “I haven’t got respect for him [Ten Hag] as a result of he does not present respect for me,” Ronaldo might be heard saying in a small clip of the interview. “If you do not have respect for me, I am by no means gonna have respect for you,” the Portuguese added.
Ronaldo returned to Outdated Trafford in 2021 after spending 12 years in Madrid and Turin, since leaving the membership in 2009. Nonetheless, in lower than a 12 months Ronaldo was linked with different golf equipment in the summertime switch window forward of the 2022-23 season. The footballer shed extra gentle on the matter and accused Ten Hag for forcing him out.
“Manchester United tried to drive me out,” he stated. “Not solely the supervisor, however the different two or three guys who’re across the membership [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I do not care, individuals ought to hearken to the reality. Sure, I felt betrayed. I really feel that some individuals did not need me right here, not solely this 12 months however final season too.”
Ronaldo additionally slammed United for failing to maneuver ahead throughout the 12 years he spent with Actual Madrid after which Juventus. He claimed to have “by no means heard of” Rangnick, who was appointed as United’s caretaker supervisor final season.
“I adopted my coronary heart,” Ronaldo stated. “He [Ferguson] stated to me, ‘It is not possible so that you can come to Manchester Metropolis,’ and I stated, ‘OK, Boss.’
“The progress was zero. Since Sir Alex left, I noticed no evolution within the membership. Nothing had modified. He [Ferguson] is aware of higher than anyone that the membership is just not on the trail they should be.
“He is aware of. Everybody is aware of. The individuals who do not see that. It is as a result of they do not need to see; they’re blind,” stated the Portuguese.