MOSCOW, Jul 11 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag said the club has no plans to sell Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's future at Manchester United has become uncertain after the team failed to qualify for the Champions League last season. On Saturday it became known that the striker asked the management of United for permission to leave the club if there is a satisfactory offer. On Monday, Ronaldo missed the start of United's pre-season due to family reasons. According to ESPN, United are ready to part ways with the player, provided that he moves to a team not from the English Premier League (EPL). Also, Ronaldo's new club will have to pay for the last year of his contract.
"I have read (news) but I can say that Cristiano is not for sale. He is part of our plans, and we want to succeed together. I talked to him before this issue was raised — the conversation went well. This is between me and Cristiano, but I can confirm that we discussed everything perfectly together", — quotes ten Haga Manchester Evening News.
Earlier it became known that Ronaldo did not fly to Bangkok, where Manchester United are holding preseason tour. The football player was granted additional leave to solve family problems. Previously, Ronaldo missed a number of pre-season training sessions for the same reason. with him after all the news. His absence is personal,» the coach added. Last season, the Portuguese scored 18 goals and provided three assists in the Premier League. Manchester United finished in sixth place in the national championship.