Erik ten Hag urges not to let Cristiano Ronaldo play for the Red Devils

Erik ten Hag is said to have urged Manchester United's management that Cristiano Ronaldo should never play for the club again.

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Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan, in which he is expected to be highly critical of the way United is handled.

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The man who tried his best all summer to quit the club believes Ten Hag is attempting to force him out.

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After all, it was the former Ajax manager who chose Ronaldo captain against Aston Villa barely a week before the teasers aired.

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According to ESPN Ten Hag, on the other hand, has already decided what should happen next.

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The Dutchman told his Manchester United bosses that Ronaldo shouldn't play again for the Red Devils.

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On Monday, the 52-year-old met with co-chairman Joel Glazer, CEO Richard Arnold, and football director John Murtough.

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