Ten Hag: Ronaldo didn't prepare right and let team down
Ten Hag said Ronaldo repeatedly fell short in training and let teammates down, citing missed sessions and a refusal to meet required fitness standards.
- On Tuesday, Erik ten Hag, technical director at FC Twente, accused former Manchester United bosses of breaking promises made during his tenure, specifically claiming they sold Scott McTominay against his direct instructions.
- During crisis talks in Ibiza in 2024, club leadership assured Ten Hag of loyalty, communication, and alignment on transfers; he received a one-year contract extension two weeks after winning the FA Cup final.
- United sold McTominay to Napoli for £25.7 million in 2024 to fund the £42 million signing of Manuel Ugarte, a move Ten Hag said left him "very embarrassed and disappointed."
- Dismissing Michael Carrick would be "100% not the solution," Ten Hag argued, while criticizing the club's "toxic culture" sparked by senior players and perpetuated by the board.
- Since Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos takeover, Ten Hag contended the club has lacked strategy and proper structures, requiring competence and alignment rather than constant managerial changes to recover.
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Clear billing with Cristiano Ronaldo: Ex-trainer Erik ten Hag accuses the superstar of letting the team and him down.
The Dutch strategist spoke about managing Manchester United and the ups and downs at the time, the new management and the problems with personnel.
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Let Us Down’, Former Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag Reignites Feud With Portugal Star | ⚽ LatestLY
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on his turbulent relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, accusing the Portuguese forward of 'letting down' both the squad and the coaching staff during their brief, fractious spell together at Old Trafford. ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Let Us Down’, Former Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag Reignites Feud With Portugal Star.
Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United and me down, says Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has broken his two-year silence on his turbulent Manchester United spell, claiming Cristiano Ronaldo let him and the team down. The former United manager also questioned the influence of the club's ex-Real Madrid stars, revealing how their differences over training, tactics and authority fuelled the fallout.
Erik ten Hag has revealed why his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo became so strained at Manchester United. According to the Dutchman, the superstar was not training well and urged his teammates to save their energy.
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