‘I am really joyful he is here’ – Erik 10 Hag on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United foreseeable future

Ronaldo has manufactured his drive clear that he needs to depart United this summer months to enjoy for a group that are in the Champions League.

But, United insist Ronaldo will not be going anyplace and is section of their strategies this season.

“I am actually joyful he is below,” Ten Hag told reporters. “We have a top rated striker. We adhere to the prepare.”

Ronaldo was one particular of many gamers to depart United’s ultimate pre-period video game in opposition to Rayo Vallecano very last Sunday early, which Ten Hag needed to reiterate in his push meeting.

“Now I have to position, there were lots of players who still left but the highlight is on Cristiano,” claimed Ten Hag.

“That is not ideal, so do your investigate and make out quite a few gamers left, that was what was explained.

“There were a whole lot of players. I’m definitely content, I told you ahead of, we have a top striker, actually content he is in this article with the squad and we adhere to the program.”

Anthony Martial will overlook United’s Leading League opener from Brighton on Sunday, which may indicate Ronaldo commences the match.

When asked about the prospect of the 37-year-previous major United’s assault, Ten Hag answered: “We will see on Sunday.”

Ten Hag on Gentleman Utd’s recruitment

They have extensive been linked with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, which Ten Hag suggests he “cannot remark on” and “when United have news, they will deliver it”.

“That would be a superior situation [to have transfer business done], but I am delighted with the squad,” additional Ten Hag.

“I am joyful with the signings up right until now. We are performing entirely. I am joyful with the present-day squad and we require the proper players.

“I feel we have to look forward to the to start with match. We want to acquire each individual game and we will be seeking to do that from Sunday.”