Erik ten Hag is unlikely to have Cristiano Ronaldo on his Christmas card list in the near future due to the way Ronaldo’s second stint at Manchester United ended. It was Ronaldo’s actions that led to his expulsion from the club, and Ten Hag was justified in asserting his authority. It is debatable whether the Dutchman had treated the multi-time Balon d’Or winner well before the notorious interview. Nevertheless, one characteristic that Ten Hag respects is Ronaldo’s strong work ethic. The forward will be 40 years old in February, but he still maintains a high level of commitment to staying fit and training. Check out more: Ratcliffe is correct about United’s initial transfer window under INEOS. Read more: Ten Hag’s decision was proven correct by Ronaldo’s performance. This is why Ten Hag might express gratitude to Ronaldo if he is able to impact Joao Neves during their time together on the Portugal team at Euro 2024. The young midfielder, who is being strongly connected to a transfer to Old Trafford, recently earned a spot on the national team. When he joined the first team in October of last year, Ronaldo made a special effort to welcome the teenager to the camp. Neves joked about his age when he mentioned he was born in September 2004, shortly after Ronaldo played in the Euros. Ronaldo’s friendliness could play a significant role in helping Neves become a formidable player in the Premier League. Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stated in December that he always makes an effort to provide ample assistance to young players. According to him, a teammate with over 200 games for the national team is the best support system for a young player.
