ERIK TEN HAG still does not know when Cristiano Ronaldo will join up with the Manchester United squad even after they return from their pre-season tour.
Ronaldo is currently training on his own having not gone on tour due to ‘family reasons’.
And asked if he will be joining up with the rest of the squad at Carrington on their return Ten Hag said:
“I cannot tell you. Not yet.”
The player wants out of Old Trafford, and despite a sensational report in Spain claiming Atletico Madrid could be about to move for him, so far the club has not had a firm offer for him.
It leaves him with the prospect of starting the new season still with United, but Ten Hag believes he will be ready despite not having trained with the rest of the squad yet.
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He said: “I think we all know Ronaldo is a top professional and he will be fit, that is the last concern I have.”
The new boss also has no worries about whether the 37-year-old can adapt to his high energy pressing style of play.
He said: “I think Cristiano is capable of doing that. In his career he has shown everything.
“I have set my demand. We want to play in a certain way. A top player can contribute and Ronaldo is an absolute top player in our squad.
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“The players dictate the way you play. Especially players who score goals because they are extremely important for a team. You construct your team around them.”
And if issues with Ronaldo can be resolved he can see him playing not just this coming season but trigger a third which is in his contract.
He said: “I am well informed, he also has an option.”
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