As the season ends, Erik ten Hag has outlined his plan to integrate Cristiano Ronaldo back into the squad. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Portuguese international, however. The Portuguese ace’s future has been in doubt since he made public statements regarding his future, and it looks like his representatives are agitating for a move away. If Ronaldo is to stay at Old Trafford past this season, the uncertainty surrounding his future will make it hard for the club to implement their plans.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag
The new Manchester United manager has firmly denied rumours that he will leave Old Trafford this summer. It has been reported that Ronaldo is open to moving to other clubs, but Erik Ten Hag insists that Cristiano will be staying at the club next season. The Portuguese star, 33, has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, but has yet to fly out for the preseason tour of Australia and Thailand.
It has been reported that the manager has held talks with the Glazer family, which could be a good sign for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Ten Hag has been entrusted with the challenge of restoring Manchester United to glory. The Glazer family have made clear what they want, with Ronaldo a key part of their quest for glory. Although United finished sixth last season, they failed to win a trophy for a fifth consecutive season. However, after joining Van Gaal from Ajax at the end of last season, Ten Hag has said that he is looking forward to the challenge of getting the 20-time Champions back to the big league.
Despite the rumours of his future at Manchester United, ten Hag has resisted commenting on the situation. The manager insists he will speak to the player about the situation once preseason training commences in July. He has also urged the team to enjoy time off from football after such a challenging season. He also urged Harry Maguire to remain captain, despite the recent controversy regarding the Brazilian’s future.
While the Portuguese star’s future at United remains uncertain, there is no doubting that he wants to leave the club and join a Champions League side. If the Portuguese star leaves, ten Hag has to work out a way to keep the player in the club. Either way, he appears to be weak. He could end up just being a stand-in for Anthony Martial if he does leave.
Plan to integrate him back into squad
There are several questions that need answering in the wake of the recent injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. Is the Portuguese international really willing to return to Manchester United? Or does he want to move on? In any case, there are plenty of uncertainties about the situation. Regardless of the reasons for Ronaldo’s absence, he can still be a valuable asset to any team.
If this happens, United will have to spend more money on players. The Portuguese international has been linked with a move to Barcelona. But there isn’t much money in the budget of the Spanish club. Adding to this problem are the financial restrictions imposed by La Liga. A deal worth several million pounds may not be worth it, but a move to United would give the club a shot at winning the Champions League.
As for the rest of the squad, the United manager will rely on the performance of his players in the fourth pre-season game against Aston Villa. The team’s performance so far has encouraged ten Hag, and he hopes to keep his star player on the club. But he won’t be able to do so unless he can get Ronaldo back into shape.
There are several key issues to be solved in this regard. The new manager must balance cover and competition. He must ensure that his squad is balanced and has the necessary depth and quality. After all, he can’t bring back all of Ajax’s stars, but he can bring in a number of free agents and a few other players. It won’t be easy, though.
A deal between Ronaldo and his agent should be finalized before the end of the season, as the former Real Madrid player has been linked with several clubs, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. However, despite the rumours of his imminent departure, the Manchester United manager has reaffirmed that the Portugal international will be part of his squad. If he does, it could be an ideal opportunity for Manchester United to sell the club for a substantial amount of money.
Darwin Nunez on Man Utd’s transfer wishlist
Despite the fact that Erik ten Hag has not yet officially joined Manchester United, the club have already drawn up a list of strikers they are interested in. Darwin Nunez and Jonathan David feature among the names on their wishlist. Both strikers can complement Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been the standout player for the Red Devils so far this season. A deal for Darwin Nunez could prove to be the perfect complement for the Portuguese striker.
The Uruguayan striker is currently being tracked by Liverpool and could set a club record fee. If Man United sign him, he will surpass Virgil van Dijk as the most expensive transfer in Liverpool history. Nunez was also a target for Brighton before joining Benfica, and West Ham had shown an interest in him earlier this year. But Man United were also interested, and even arranged a meeting with Benfica’s head of recruitment.
The fact that Nunez has been linked with Manchester United suggests the club is not afraid to fight rivals for the young forward’s signature. Nunez has already scored against Premier League giants such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. But despite his inflated price tag, United are willing to fight for his signature. A move to Manchester would be a huge boost to the club.
Despite the club’s interest in Darwin Nunez, the striker has already been linked with Liverpool and Benfica. The Portuguese club have been beaten by Tottenham to sign him, but they are willing to pay a club record fee for Nunez. Nunez, meanwhile, has scored 26 league goals and six in the Champions League. And the club also had interest in the forward, though it appears that the new manager Erik ten Hag is keen to bring in some fresh blood to his squad.
If he stays at Old Trafford after this season
The Portuguese international has reportedly told his teammates that he will stay at Manchester United after this season if Erik ten Hag wants him to. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in the summer with a year left on his contract and has been scoring goals for the Red Devils ever since. However, he has come under fire for his recent style of play and lack of leadership, which have been blamed for the team’s lack of success. The Manchester United boss has made it clear that he wants him to stay, if he wants him to.
The new regime in Manchester has been greeted with widespread criticism of its off-the-ball work and pressing when in possession, but the Norwegian has remained unperturbed. He has also failed to convince Ronaldo, who has been a target for several rivals, to stay at Manchester United. However, Ten Hag has made it clear that he is not going anywhere without Ronaldo.
If Cristiano Ronaldo stays at Manchester United after this season, the Portuguese coach has laid out a plan for the Argentine to be a regular in the team. However, he has not yet revealed a date for his return. In the meantime, the forward has not even taken part in pre-season training. Although this has sparked speculation that he could move to another club, the Portuguese coach is playing a brave face. After all, he is a member of the squad, and that means that he will have a say in his future.
In addition to the new regime, Erik ten Hag also revealed the new philosophy in Manchester United. He will continue to press all day to win games. His team’s pressing tactics were a key factor in the 4-0 win over Liverpool. Jadon Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri all scored goals in the game.
If Cristiano Ronaldo remains at Manchester United after this season, then Erik ten Hag will give him the captaincy. The Portuguese star was frustrated at the lack of new signings at the club, and he’ll be given a new role as the club’s captain. Ultimately, however, it will be Ronaldo’s choice whether to stay at Old Trafford or move on to MLS.
