United is willing to listen to offers for Ronaldo this summer, but the club’s public stance has remained that he is not for sale.
United boss added: We are planning with Ronaldo for this season – that’s it. I’m looking forward to working with him. Asked if Ronaldo wants to leave, Ten Hag replied:
“He hasn’t told me this. I have read, but as I say, Cristiano is not for sale, he’s in our plans and we want to get success together.
I spoke with him before this issue came up. I had a conversation with him and had a real good talk.”
The 37-year-old forward returned to Old Trafford last summer from Juventus and still has a season remaining on his deal.
Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has spent the past few weeks selling the ‘Cristiano effect’ to clubs having compiled a dossier of his client’s immense sponsorship, social media, and ‘new markets’ influence.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is among the executives to listen to the pitch and is considering a move, with the Blues having also discussed a deal for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.
Ten Hag also confirmed United is still looking to do business in the transfer market, with midfielders and forwards top of the list.
