Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he feels “betrayed” by Manchester United, whereas claiming supervisor Erik ten Hag and different senior executives are attempting to drive him out of the membership.
In an explosive interview on Sunday, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been a peripheral determine on the sphere for United since Ten Hag took cost in Could.
Ronaldo was disciplined after refusing to come back on as an alternative in a 2-0 win over Tottenham final month, however had returned to the facet in latest weeks and even captained the Pink Devils in a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa final weekend.
Nevertheless, the 37-year-old was absent from the squad in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Fulham in United’s final match earlier than a six-week break for the World Cup.
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“I don’t have respect for him as a result of he doesn’t present respect for me,” Ronaldo stated of Ten Hag in an interview with the Piers Morgan Uncensored TV present.
“Not solely the coach, however one other two or three guys across the membership. I felt betrayed.”
When quizzed once more if senior membership executives have been making an attempt to oust him, Ronaldo replied: “Sure, I felt betrayed and I felt like some individuals don’t need me right here, not solely this yr however final yr too.”
Ronaldo returned to Previous Trafford in August 2021 from Juventus. His first spell at United had been a wonderful one below the tutelage of Alex Ferguson, successful three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the primary of his Ballon d’Or crowns as one of the best participant on the earth.
Regardless of his 24 targets in all competitions final season, United endured a horrible marketing campaign as they completed sixth within the Premier League and did not qualify for the Champions League.
Ronaldo then reportedly tried to engineer an exit earlier than the beginning of this season, however no settlement may very well be discovered with one other membership.
“Since Sir Alex left, I noticed no evolution within the membership. Nothing had modified,” stated Ronaldo on what he discovered on his return to United.
“I need one of the best for the membership. That is why I come to Manchester United.
“However you may have some issues inside that don’t assist (us) attain the highest stage as (Manchester) Metropolis, Liverpool and even now Arsenal…a membership with this dimension ought to be high of the tree for my part and they aren’t sadly.”
United are fifth within the Premier League, 11 factors behind leaders Arsenal.
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