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Cristiano Ronaldo Was Never the Problem at Man Utd
GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, AUG 9 – Erik Ten Hag defended Cristiano Ronaldo, saying he was never the issue during his tenure despite their difficult relationship and the team winning two trophies, Ten Hag said.
During Leverkusen's match, on Aug. 9, 2025, Erik ten Hag said Ronaldo 'was never the problem' at Manchester United shortly after he left Old Trafford.
Amid public clashes, including refusing to come on as a substitute, Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United in 2021 and left in November 2022 after falling out of favour, Erik ten Hag said it's "never the problem".
Under Ten Hag, United claimed the 2023 Carabao Cup and 2024 FA Cup, his only trophies before his mid-2024/25 departure.
As he prepares to lead Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, Ten Hag said he wished Ronaldo 'all the best for the future'.
On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr forward, will face Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, after scoring a hat-trick against Rio Ave.
Erik Ten Hag mentioned the tensions with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021 in Manchester United on the microphone of Beanyman Sports. The Dutchman preferred to calm the game.