Erik ten Hag is assured that Cristiano Ronaldo can ‘contribute’ to his facet and has instructed the ahead may even lengthen his contract at Manchester United.
Ronaldo desires to go away Manchester United this summer time and is but to return to the membership for pre-season, with the 37-year-old having been granted prolonged go away for ‘household causes’, a proof the Pink Devils have accepted.
Ten Hag revealed he had not spoken to Ronaldo final week and confirmed there was no replace on the participant’s future since his preliminary feedback final week.
“The identical standing as final week in Bangkok. No change,” Ten Hag replied when requested on Ronaldo at a pre-season press convention.
Ronaldo has a yr remaining on his present contract at Outdated Trafford and is in need of potential suitors, with each Chelsea and Bayern Munich having dominated out potential strikes for the Portugal captain.
Ten Hag reiterated his want to work with the ahead this season and instructed Ronaldo may even lengthen his present cope with the membership.
“I’m effectively knowledgeable. He additionally has additionally an possibility [to have his contract extended by a year],” Ten Hag mentioned.
“Sure. After all [he could extend it].
“I’ve signed right here for 3 years, however in soccer it’s short-term as effectively. We’ve got to win from the beginning. I don’t look that far forward. I’ve a technique, it’s a course of, it takes time.”
Ronaldo’s suitability to Ten Hag’s urgent fashion of soccer has been questioned because the Dutchman’s appointment as supervisor, however the United boss is assured that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner can adapt and contribute to his facet.
“I feel Cristiano is able to doing that. In his profession he has proven every thing,” Ten Hag mentioned.
“I’ve set my calls for [of the squad]. We wish to play in a sure means. A prime participant can contribute and Ronaldo is an absolute prime participant in our squad.”
Ten Hag instructed that he too will likely be adaptable with the intention to get the very best from his squad, admitting goalscorers can usually dictate the best way a facet operates.
“The gamers dictate the best way you play, particularly gamers who rating objectives as a result of they’re extraordinarily vital for a workforce. You assemble your workforce round them.”
No date has been set for Ronaldo’s return to pre-season coaching with the ahead having missed the membership’s tour of Thailand and Australia, although Ten Hag insists he has no considerations over the ahead’s health given Ronaldo’s professionalism.
“He’s coaching [in Lisbon],” Ten Hag mentioned. “I feel everyone knows Ronaldo is a prime skilled and he will likely be match, that’s the final concern I’ve.”
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