Erik ten Hag will turn his back on Cristiano Ronaldo when he becomes the new Manchester United manager.
Ten Hag is set to take charge of United in June once he finishes the current season with Ajax, after agreeing a deal in principle with the fallen giants. And the Dutchman has given the green light for Ronaldo to leave Old Trafford after making it clear the United legend will not figure in his long-term plans at Old Trafford.
The news will upset United supporters, who still regard Ronaldo as an iconic figure at the club despite his ongoing difficulties this season. Fans went into meltdown last summer when Ronaldo, 37, snubbed neighbours Manchester City to make a shock return to United from Juventus in a £12million transfer.