After the victory against Brenford on Monday in the Premier League (3-0), Ralf Rangnick answered a question about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo. And the interim Manchester United manager, who is expected to hand over his place to Erik ten Hag soon, has said the Portuguese striker will not be leaving this summer.
A big announcement can sometimes fit into a small sentence. Ralf Rangnick recalled him after the big victory against Brenford on Monday in the Premier League (3-0). Asked about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Manchester United interim coach said the Portuguese striker would not leave during the next transfer window. “He still has a year on his contract and as far as I know he will still be here next season,” said the man who should soon give way to Erik ten Hag, in remarks reported by the British press.
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In recent weeks, many observers believe that the profile of CR7 does not necessarily correspond to the precepts of the future coach of the Red Devils, a follower of high and intense pressing. To the point of imagining his possible departure, when he is linked until June 2023 with United. Returning with great fanfare last summer, the 37-year-old star is having an honorable season with 24 goals and 3 assists in 38 appearances (in all competitions).
Probably no Champions League next season
But his rather successful comeback did not allow his team to fulfill their objectives. Four days from the end, Manchester United is 5 points behind in the last qualifying spot for the Champions League (currently occupied by Arsenal), with two more games on the clock. The Red Devils will undoubtedly have to settle for the Europa League, or even the Europa Conference League, during the 2022-2023 financial year. In this context, Rangnick, who will retain an advisory role within the club, announced “two or three” offensive reinforcements during the offseason. To better support Ronaldo?
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