Ralf Rangnick has told incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag that Cristiano Ronaldo does not want to play as a central striker, despite scoring 24 goals from that position this season.
The 37-year-old netted his 18th Premier League strike in Monday's emphatic 3-0 win against Brentford, producing a superb performance in what could be his final match at Old Trafford. While Ronaldo has one year remaining on his lucrative contract with the Red Devils, his future is uncertain ahead of Ten Hag's arrival from Ajax.
Interim manager Rangnick, however, believes that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner can certainly play a part for the Dutch tactician next season, but would prefer to play a different role. "The way that he played again tonight, not only because he scored a goal but he also won the penalty and helped defensively tonight, so why should he not be a player who could still be part of the squad and help the team?" the acclaimed German coach said post-match.
