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‘Demands the best’ – Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Man Utd hinted at by new boss Erik ten Hag in gushing 2017 interview
NEW Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gave Cristiano Ronaldo a glowing report in a 2017 interview.
And his gushing perspective could offer a hint as to CR7's Old Trafford future.
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The Dutchman will take charge at the end of this season, replacing interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
Ten Hag signed a deal until the summer of 2025 with an option for a further year.
The Ajax boss hailed "talented" Ronaldo for constantly demanding "the best out of himself", which has helped him stand out from the rest.
On the 37-year-old, who he may get to work with, then Utrecht manager Ten Hag told: ";Take Cristiano Ronaldo. His heading capabilities, his jump, his timing, that takes 1000s of hours of training and practice.
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“Like with his free kicks and kicking technique.
"He’s so talented but he constantly demands the best out of himself. That is the difference.”
Ronaldo's high standards are one of the reasons he is able to compete in the Premier League well into his late 30s.
The Portugal international has netted two hat-tricks since returning to Old Trafford from Juventus.
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And he has 21 goals across all competitions for the season.
Whether Ten Hag sees Ronaldo as part of his plans at United is yet to be seen but it could be hinting the forward could be of use next season.
However, reports in the earlier this month claimed that Ten Hag feels that Ronaldo's age and luxury status are not suited to his long-term plan.
Man Utd's Champions League status could also determine Ronaldo's future and whether Ten Hag may try to make it work.
The Red Devils are three points off fourth place Arsenal, but the Gunners have a game in hand.
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And United have two big games in their final five league fixtures.
They will battle it out with top-four rivals Arsenal on Saturday and faltering Chelsea on April 28.
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