Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels ‘betrayed’ by Manchester United and have ‘no respect’ for Erik ten Hag

In an explosive interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo made a scathing assault on Manchester United and its supervisor Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo stated he feels “betrayed” by the membership and that senior figures have tried to pressure him out of Old Trafford.

“Yes, not only the coach but another two or three guys around the club. I felt betrayed,” stated Ronaldo.

“I don’t care. People ought to hearken to the reality.

“Yes, I felt betrayed and I felt like some people don’t want me here, not only this year, but last year too,” he added.

“I feel betrayed.”

EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo tells Piers Morgan he looks like he’s being compelled out of Manchester United in an explosive interview.

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Ronaldo on Erik ten Hag

Ronaldo has been out and in of United’s beginning lineup this season and refused to return on as an alternative in final month’s win over Tottenham. That led to him being banished from the squad for the next journey to Chelsea, though he then returned to the fold. The 37-year-old was suspended by Ten Hag after refusing to seem as an alternative through the 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in October.

“I don’t have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn’t show respect for me,” Ronaldo stated.

“If you don’t have respect for me, I’m never gonna have respect for you.”

Ronaldo on Man United progress

Ronaldo additionally claimed United had not progressed as a membership because the departure of supervisor Alex Ferguson in 2013, and criticized the hiring of Ralf Rangnick as interim supervisor final season after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired.

“Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I saw no evolution in the club, the progress was zero.”

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“I don’t know what’s occurring. Since Sir Alex Ferguson left I’ve seen not evolution within the membership. The progress was zero.

“For instance, an attention-grabbing level is how a membership like Manchester United sacked Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer), they bring about in a sporting director Ralf Rangnick which is one thing no one understands. This man isn’t even a coach! A giant membership like Manchester United bringing in a sporting director shocked not solely me however all of the world.

“Nothing modifications. Not solely the jacuzzi, the pool, even the fitness center. Even some factors of know-how, the kitchen, the cooks – who I recognize, pretty individuals! They cease in time which shocked me loads.

“I thought I would see different things, technology, infrastructure. Unfortunately, we see many things I’m used to seeing when I’m 21, 22, 23. It surprised me a lot.”

Ronaldo on Manchester United administration

Ronaldo, who re-joined United in August 2021 and completed as their high scorer in all competitions final season with 24 objectives, requested to depart the membership in the summertime.

“I think the fans should know the truth,” the Portugal worldwide stated.

“I need the most effective for the membership. This is why I come to Manchester United.

“But you might have some issues inside that don’t assist [us] attain the highest degree as City, Liverpool and even now Arsenal…a membership with this dimension needs to be high of the tree in my view and they don’t seem to be sadly.

“As Picasso stated, you must destroy it to rebuild it (the artist’s precise quote was: ‘Every act of creation is first an act of destruction’) and if they begin with me, for me, it’s not an issue.

“I love Manchester United, I love the fans, they’re always on my side. But if they want to do it different… they have to change many, many things.”

Ronaldo on Rooney

Cristiano Ronaldo was additionally very vital of former teammate Wayne Rooney, who has slammed him for throwing tantrums.

“I don’t know why he criticises me so badly…most likely as a result of he completed his profession and I’m nonetheless taking part in at a excessive degree.

“I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true…”

Ronaldo on Ferguson

Ronaldo admitted that it was Alex Ferguson, wh persuaded him to return to the membership final summer season.

“I followed my heart. He [Sir Alex] said to me, ‘It’s impossible for you to come to Manchester City’, and I said, ‘OK, boss’.”