Manchester United's new incoming manager Erik ten Hag has provided his take on Cristiano Ronaldo's role at Old Trafford next season.
The Dutchman will arrive at the club to replace interim manager Ralf Rangick, who'll manage his final game in charge on May 22 at Crystal Palace.
Meanwhile, after managing his final game for Eredivisie winners Ajax on Sunday, Ten Hag said (as reported by Metro):
"From tomorrow, my focus will be on United, and I will, of course, get deep into things there. What I have to say is that the detailed analysis still has to begin; I still have to work with the team, but let me be clear that at United, there are a lot of good players around."
About 'giant' Cristiano Ronaldo, Ten Hag said:
"We have to make them function as a team, but definitely Ronaldo, he is a giant."
Ronaldo previously shared his thoughts on the new incoming United manager. He told United's in-house media (as reported via Manchester Evening News):
“I know that he has done a fantastic job at Ajax, and that he is an experienced coach. But we have to give him time. Things must change the way he wants. If he does well, all of Manchester United will be successful, so I wish him well. We are all happy and excited, not only as players, but as fans as well. We have to believe that next year we can win titles."
Manchester United will be keen to regroup next season
The club has had a dismal season, both in England and in Europe. After finishing second last season, there was a lot of optimism at Old Trafford to have a better season this time around. Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho's addition to the squad added to the fanfare.
However, Manchester United were knocked out of both domestic cup competitions early in the season. They also lost in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, their Premier League title challenge never took off due to a string of poor performances.
Players like Juan Mata, Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani are all expected to leave this summer. More exits in the form of Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial could also ensue.
Manchester United will have to rebuild their squad and use next season as a transition term under new boss Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo's leadership skills might be of high value as United seek to return to the Premier League elite.
betdeinry
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if this change is made, the premiere league and champions league won't but taken away from the red devils in the coming seasons. Ronaldo will score even dogstyle goals
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shaw is great. needs to go for dumfries
Cold_Hearted_Truth
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I'm sorry but I can't see it Liverpool has build a power house Man City build a power Castle chelsea has build a power shed and Arsenal build power boat while Man United build power cry babies who wanna make millions but play like trash I think Ronaldo needs to join PSG easy trophies every year he doesn't even need to sweat there probably 30 goals by just walking on the pitch or go back to Madrid Man United is a walking disaster sorry not sorry but the club needs to be trashed most players need to be sold except like 4
ManUnited-Red
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yeah he is
At the same time i don’t wan to
night_game
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Who can challenge me ?
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I can even beat you without any doubt
ciheoprsty
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if this change is made, the premiere league and champions league won't but taken away from the red devils in the coming seasons. Ronaldo will score even dogstyle goals
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Fullbacks aren’t good.
ifadac
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Of course, CR7 is a giant; just flank the 🐐 with quality ball-crossers, and goalkeepers will have field days picking ball from their net. CR7 is the greatest; ManU glory days are back ....GGMU
Ziwaeimos
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Who can challenge me ?
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which game be this
yonkmoprsz
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looks like that Ten Hag will 50% rely on Ronaldo
he's all managers dream player.
yonkmoprsz
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" We are all happy and excited, not only as players, by as fans as well." Cr7 is a big fan of utd, reason he is going to stay with or without UCL. He wants to help our club in mentoring younger players to make Ten Hag's job easier. God bless you GOAT
Koeikoruz
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Ten Hag was talking about Ronaldo's salary which is a giant. Greenwood scored 6 goals and spent the rest of the season in jail vs Ronaldo's 24 for a full season. Ronaldo should essentially score 8 times Greenwood if we consider the number of games he played vs Greenwood. Bruno applied brakes to his play because Ronaldo gets 5X what he is paid and he scored 10 goals. Ronaldo is waiting in the box to tap in goals all the time and Bruno is supplying him the balls. Imagine Playing in the Conference league witha such a blood suckered?
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pls put the blame on man utd not ronaldo,
Koeikoruz
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Your mom would have been a rich lady if she was to be raped by CR7, But nah she prefers hoodlums [Crylaugh]
true😂😂😂😂😂
Koeikoruz
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Your mom would have been a rich lady if she was to be raped by CR7, But nah she prefers hoodlums [Crylaugh]
well said bro
Koeikoruz
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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people talk as if they know all, the truth is that the problem is from utd not ronaldo, and if you have good midfielders then a striker will deliver, if utd have good midfielders then ronaldo will deliver
zokkmorst
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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true
zokkmorst
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Ronaldo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
wecelmno
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Remove that badge we know you're a Barca fan pretending to be a man united fan with the badge
yeah
CoreAD7
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Who can challenge me ?
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Contact me on ig @adnan9ron
Vozcdkmnor
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if this change is made, the premiere league and champions league won't but taken away from the red devils in the coming seasons. Ronaldo will score even dogstyle goals
Ezenko1
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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Remove that badge we know you're a Barca fan pretending to be a man united fan with the badge
Aniyikayereadone
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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Ungrateful mf🙁
YasrabCR7
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looks like that Ten Hag will 50% rely on Ronaldo
bacbcostu
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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YOU ARE ONE OF DUMPSTER IN UNITED. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOUR TEAM.
bacbcostu
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YOU PEOPLE ARE THE REASON MAN U ARE SUFFERING.
Don Zayo
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
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You don't know anything
ManUtdAmadDialo
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That's where the problems come in, kick out this egomaniac nd we good to go
rehbcdpyz
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just make Ronaldo the captain and I'm sure he's leadership will make him and the team strong
Pablogg
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PTLEY7
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Whoever comes in Manchester United as a coach please don’t talk much. Rather show us the Change that is needed..
Daphoenix87
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I prefer Raphinha of Leeds instead of Anthony... He's more fast and physically built, more productive in terms of goals and assists and BTW, he's in the EPL so doesn't need to adapt
hiokmopry
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I don't know... I mean others manager said almost the same thing when they came here... And...... Still skeptical about his ability...
_DarkStar_
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Of course every manager would want Ronaldo in his team..
wecelmno
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Let’s see if he can stay with us 🐕
yeah he is
INFAMOUS99
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Ten Hag was talking about Ronaldo's salary which is a giant. Greenwood scored 6 goals and spent the rest of the season in jail vs Ronaldo's 24 for a full season. Ronaldo should essentially score 8 times Greenwood if we consider the number of games he played vs Greenwood. Bruno applied brakes to his play because Ronaldo gets 5X what he is paid and he scored 10 goals. Ronaldo is waiting in the box to tap in goals all the time and Bruno is supplying him the balls. Imagine Playing in the Conference league witha such a blood suckered?
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and pepsi waiting for his farming duty😂😂
ManUnited-Red
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Let’s see if he can stay with us 🐕
meant this emoji *🐐
ManUnited-Red
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Let’s see if he can stay with us 🐕
Caebceknuy
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me
Ok let's play
TestimonyJr
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which elder?? the raper
Your mom would have been a rich lady if she was to be raped by CR7, But nah she prefers hoodlums [Crylaugh]
YormGokah
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leadership skills ???? please kkkkkkkkkkkk....a real leader don't wash his hands and criticize his own team mates publicly like he does always after a game that is because nobody want him at United
Look at this clown 🤡_ go spread your nonsense elsewhere
YormGokah
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Ronaldo haaaaas!!!! no trophy this season.
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It's called "season" for a reason_ just a period of time before another one comes
yetbclrty
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leadership skills ???? please kkkkkkkkkkkk....a real leader don't wash his hands and criticize his own team mates publicly like he does always after a game that is because nobody want him at United
REST!
yetbclrty
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Who can challenge me ?
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what's your ID bro
BALLS
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Ronaldo haaaaas!!!! no trophy this season.
CoreAD7
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Who can challenge me ?
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me
Sapekmnosz
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Genius
malone95
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I like the word Giant...he is a giant of a man.
Kkrexuke
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Read that he is already at work on mon after Ajax wrapped up the league. most ppl would want a break, a holiday before starting a new job.. looks like a man with great drive to succeed. hope his charges are able to match him by cutting short their holidays.
Caebceknuy
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Who can challenge me ?
Vowcilt
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The reality of what is happening at Man U is that lack Respect, no Love ,No teamwork and their youth are not ready to learn from the elders... . Hope Ten Hag fix all this and get Man U back to the top of their game GGMU💪💖
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which elder?? the raper
Vowcilt
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leadership skills ???? please kkkkkkkkkkkk....a real leader don't wash his hands and criticize his own team mates publicly like he does always after a game that is because nobody want him at United
JoyNg
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The reality of what is happening at Man U is that lack Respect, no Love ,No teamwork and their youth are not ready to learn from the elders... . Hope Ten Hag fix all this and get Man U back to the top of their game GGMU💪💖