He chose to say goodbye – Erik Ten Hag alleges Cristiano Ronaldo instigated his Man United departure

Manchester United Coach, Erik Ten Hag has alleged that Cristiano Ronaldo chose to leave the English club before the World Cup tournament.

Speaking to Viaplay Sport after the club grabbed a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday evening, Ten Hag stressed the need for his side to look toward the future.

According to him, Ronaldo chose to say goodbye and it’s all in the past now as he’s no longer part of the team.

Ten Hag said;

“The team has been focused on getting back to the Premier League. All I see is a hungry team. I do not look back, only to the future. He chose to say goodbye, he is no longer part of the team. He’s gone and it’s in the past. We are now looking forward and looking at the future.”