After dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United are now looking to the future, according to Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo’s contract with United was mutually terminated last month after the 37-year-old striker told Piers Morgan in an unauthorized interview that he felt “betrayed” by the club.
Now, for the first time, Ten Hag has addressed the predicament.
He told MUTV, “He’s gone and it’s the past. We are now looking forward and we’re looking to the future.”
🚨 Erik ten Hag on Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Man Utd: “He’s gone and it’s the past. We’re now looking forward and we’re looking to the future.”
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Before returning to competitive football after the World Cup, United has traveled to Spain for a winter training camp.
They will play friendlies against Cadiz and Real Betis before returning to action in the Carabao Cup against Burnley on December 21.
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Ronaldo is currently away at the World Cup with Portugal, who reached the quarter-finals on Tuesday night with a thumping 6-1 win over Switzerland.
The veteran forward was left on the bench for that match by manager Fernando Santos.
He is a free agent at the moment and painted his departure from United as a chance to find a new challenge.
“Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early,” he said in a statement.
“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.
“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”
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