November 14, the Times Manchester reporters Paul Hirst and Charlotte Duncker (T1.5) in forwarding Ronaldo interview preview column, once again stressed two things.
First of all, the Times learned that Cristiano Ronaldo tried to leave Manchester United in the summer but stayed without a suitable offer. In August, on social media, he promised to “tell the truth” about speculation about his position, and now he has put the blame on the club, where he returned last year to criticise the way the club operates.
The Times understands that Ronaldo tried to leave United in the summer but ended up staying after no suitable offer came in. On social media in August he pledged to tell “the truth” about the speculation around his position and he has now placed the blame on the club that he came back to last year and criticised the way it has been run.
In addition, according to the Times, Manchester United were willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave in the summer, but the only offer came from a team in Saudi Arabia and the deal was never concluded. Tenhag still insists on his position that the striker can still play a role, but it is clear that he is not suitable for the Dutchman’s starting line-up.
The Times understands United would have been willing to let Ronaldo leave in the summer but the only offer that came in for him was from a team in Saudi Arabia and a deal was never agreed. Ten Hag has remained strong in his stance that the forward still has a role to play, but it is clear to see he does not fit into the Dutchman’s first-choice starting XI.
But the Times also admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo’s criticism of Manchester United’s training facilities was appropriate and that everything else was stunning.