Just a year after returning to United from Juventus, having lost the Portuguese star in a scenario similar to what is happening now with the Red Devils, the best player in the world is trying to leave Old Trafford five times.
And British media have reported in recent days that Ronaldo has told United that he wants to leave and move to a team competing in the Champions League next season, and not just to compete in the Europa League.
Despite Ronaldo successfully establishing himself as United’s top scorer last season and third Premier League scorer with 18 goals, the Red Devils are pleased to finish in sixth place and thus be promoted to the European League. ”.
United have insisted that his Portuguese star, who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season, has been reportedly unsold and Ten Hag is keen to work with him, but it looks like the latter will not grant his request and the absence of the past. Monday’s preparations for next season are the first sign that a breakup is very likely, despite the fact that the five -time Champions League winner is a year away.
Reports indicate that Ronaldo’s agent, his compatriot Jorge Mendes, has spoken to Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Napoli Italy as part of his search for a team capable of meeting the Portuguese star’s aspirations. wants to compete in the Champions League. . next season, especially since he is 37 years old and cannot wait for the 2022-2023 season to compete against United, who are already facing stiff competition in the presence of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, ”Tottenham and Arsenal of five persons. . .
Ten Hag was excited about the idea of working with Ronaldo next season
Ten Hag is excited about the idea of working with Ronaldo next season, but the former Ajax Amsterdam manager may have to plan ahead without his best players, starting with a pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.
It remains to be seen if Ronaldo will join the team before a trip to Thailand on Friday. And if he doesn’t catch up with his team-mates, his departure to Old Trafford is almost certain.
New Chelsea owner American Todd Boehle is believed to be excited about the idea of starting a new season at Stamford Bridge with a deal of Ronaldo’s caliber.
But it remains to be seen if German London club coach Thomas Tuchel will be enthusiastic about including such a “dominant” player as the Portuguese, who, despite being 37 years old, has not lost a little of his scoring instinct but have rarely shown signs of his desire to be part of the high pressure plan applied by the coach. Another German United timer, Ralf Rangnick, last season.
Reports claim that Ronaldo’s laziness on the pitch, his lack of enthusiasm and desire to help his teammates prompted Rangnick to try to convince United football director John Murtaugh to sell the Portuguese during the winter transfer window last January.
The German’s request to keep Ronaldo on the team was not approved, with his constant grumbling coming out of his feud with Rangnick after being replaced in the match against Brentford, with reports of problems between the Portuguese star and of the captain. Harry Maguire.
Of course, Ten Hag knows that life rarely goes well with Ronaldo and may be wondering if the Portuguese’s departure would be better for him and the team, as the focus is more on the group than on trying to please anyone who considers himself a top star. .
Source: Al-Akhbar
