The Manchester United boss said there is an option to extend the Portuguese’s contract until 2024.
Manchester United coach Eric Ten Hag spoke at a press conference in Melbourne, once again about the position of Cristiano Ronaldo, who he believes will remain in the “Red Devils” despite all the rumors about his future.
“I am well informed, there is also an option to extend his contract until 2024,” he began, then asked if the Portuguese would be able to stay at the club after this season.
“Yes, but to be honest, even though I signed a three-year contract, in football it is also about the short term. We have to win from the start, so I don’t look forward too much. I have a strategy, it is a process that takes time, but In the end we have to make sure we have a winning team from the start,” he said.
Erik ten Hag later confirmed that he was not worried about Ronaldo’s physical appearance.
“Beginning without Cristiano? I think so, but he’s training. I think we all know Ronaldo, we all know he’s a top-class professional and he’s going to be in great shape. 37? I think Cristiano is capable of that. He’s shown that throughout his career. My demands Known. I want to play in an assertive way, a great player can contribute to that, and in our team we have Ronaldo, and he is one of the best,” he said.
But the coach did not confirm that the star will be in Manchester when the team returns from the pre-season tour next week: “I can’t tell you. His situation has not changed.”
