Cristiano Ronaldo promised he would speak out and he has. The Portuguese striker has given an interview to journalist Piers Morgan where he charges hard against what is happening to him at Manchester United. “I feel betrayed,” said Cristiano, who pointed directly to his coach, although he acknowledged that he is not the only one who wants him out of Manchester: “Not only the coach, there are two or three more who want me out of the club.
The relationship with Ten Hag is broken. “I have no respect for him because he doesn’t respect me. If you have no respect for me, I will never have respect for you.”
In the interview Cristiano also has a direct message for his critics. One of the tough ones is former Red Devils player Wayne Rooney. “I don’t know why he criticizes me so much. Probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at a high level. I’m not going to say I look better than him, which is true…”
Furthermore, the Portuguese says that this situation is not a novelty of this season. “Maybe I shouldn’t say it, but people have to know the truth. I have felt betrayed. I have felt that some people don’t want me here. Not just this year, last year too.”
Ronaldo laments that the club is not living up to its history and that is why it is not competing with the best. “I have seen no evolution at the club since Sir (Ferguson) left, the progression has been zero.” The Portuguese striker charges harshly against decisions such as putting Ralf Rangnick in charge of the club. “If you’re not even a coach, how are you going to be the boss of Manchester United? I hadn’t even heard of him.”