The Manchester United legend has long been an avid supporter of the iconic number seven Red Devils when others decided to blame him for tactical problems last season.
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Manchester United icon Roy Keane has previously insisted Cristiano Ronaldo would not leave the club this summer and new coach Erik ten Hag seems to agree.
The 37-year-old was the subject of speculation that linked him to an Old Trafford departure earlier this month due to fears he had about the lack of transfer activity at the club so far in this window. of transfer. United are one of the only “big six” who have not yet confirmed any form of entry this month.
Due to United’s performance last season, the worst of its Premier League era, reports promoting United with a move had begun earlier this year, once it became clear that the Red Devils they would not be close to the Champions League qualifying places. .
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Speaking after a regular home win over Brentford in which Ronaldo scored a characteristic goal, Keane went against the flow to claim that he was confident the Portugal boss was going nowhere. Asked if he thought the game against the Bees would mark the last time Ronaldo put on his United shirt, although he still has one more year to execute his contract, Keane explained: “I don’t would have thought.
“I know there is speculation, but I can’t imagine Ronaldo not being at Man United next year unless something drastic changes in the summer. If you look at the goals he has, it’s a threat and any coach would want to work with he. simple. like that “.
Fast forward two months and it is believed that Ten Hag has decided that Ronaldo will not go anywhere. Chelsea’s surprise interest prompted United officials to go on the offensive and assured fans that last season’s top scorer would remain at Old Trafford next season.
United officials have told Cristiano Ronaldo he will not be leaving this summer (
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Chelsea’s ties were triggered by the fact that the new owner of the Blues, Todd Boehly, held a meeting with Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, in which there was a brief talk about the idea that the five-time Ball winner of Gold changed to Stamford Bridge.
High-level club sources responded to the rumors by issuing the update: “Cristiano is not for sale, we want – and we fully hope – that he will be with us next season.” Chelsea were not the only club linked to the superstar, with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain also thought they were monitoring their situation.
It’s worth remembering that new boss Ten Hag has been incredibly praised with Ronaldo before he started working with the striker.
Speaking to De Telegraaf about his plans for the club’s legendary number 7, the Dutchman was firm in his stance: “I want to keep Cristiano at Man United, of course. He has been very important for this club. Ronaldo he is a giant, for all that he has shown so far and for the ambition that he is. ”
Ten Hag, like Keane, is adamant that Ronaldo will still be a red devil, and that seems definitive.
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