Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that the club has betrayed him and that he is being forced out, also adding that he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus for a second spell at Old Trafford in August 2021 on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009.
What Ronaldo Said
In an interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Ronaldo was asked whether United’s hierarchy were trying to push him out of the club.
“Yes, not only the coach (Ten Hag), but another two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed,” he said.
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“Yes I feel betrayed, and I felt some people don’t want me here, not just this year, but last year too.”
The 37-year-old forward, who will captain Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar, said of Ten Hag: “I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me.
“If you don’t respect me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”
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Ronaldo added that Manchester United did not support him when his daughter was taken to hospital in July.
He said the club doubted him and showed a lack of empathy when he did not arrive on time for preseason training.
“I think the fans should know the truth,” he said. “I want the best for the club. This is why I came to Manchester United.
“But you have some things inside that don’t help (us) reach the top level as City, Liverpool and even now Arsenal. A club with this dimension should be top of the tree in my opinion and they are not, unfortunately.”
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