Cristiano Ronaldo has stated his belief that Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag attempted to coerce him into leaving the club. Ronaldo believes this attempt was made by Manchester United and ten Hag.
The confession was made by the 37-year-old player during an interview with Piers Morgan. The player was absent from the 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday due to illness. On Sunday evening, snippets of Morgan's world exclusive interview with the United ace were made available for public consumption, just an hour after the interview's specifics were made public.
Ronaldo wanted to leave United during the summer transfer window in order to play in the Champions League, but the club prevented him from doing so. They frequently reiterated that he had a significant role to play in new manager Ten Hag's plans for the team. Ronaldo wanted to play in the Champions League. He was excused from the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia citing 'personal reasons,' and he has had a difficult time establishing himself as a regular member of the squad this year.
Now, following a statement he released back in August confirming that he would reveal the "truth" in an interview, Ronaldo has confirmed that he feels "betrayed" by United, insisting that both Ten Hag and senior members of staff at Old Trafford have tried to force him out. This comes after Ronaldo confirmed in a statement that he would reveal the "truth" in an interview back in August.
When asked if United were attempting to pressure him out of the club, Ronaldo said "Yes" in an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored. Not just the coach, but also a couple of the other guys who hang around the club."
When Ronaldo was asked if they were at the senior executive level, he continued by saying, "Yes." I felt betrayed. To tell you the truth, I really shouldn't say that because I have no idea. But I couldn't care less, everyone needs to pay attention. "I feel betrayed, and I got the impression that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but also last year," the speaker said. "It's been a year since I've been here."
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