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Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager ‘looks forward to working’ with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer window

Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo will play a key role for him at Manchester United next season, describing him as “a giant” and saying he “can’t wait to work” with the superstar.

The new incoming head coach ended his tenure at Ajax early, in order to get a head start on the rebuilding of the Red Devils.

Ronaldo has been described by ten Hag as ‘a giant’

Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager 'looks forward to working' with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer window

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Ten Hag will leave Ajax to take over at Manchester United

While Ten Hag’s reign won’t officially begin until the end of the current Premier League season, the Dutchman has plenty of work to do as he seeks to oversee a radical transformation of the squad and will begin his preparations this week.

Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard are among those certain to move on, while a number of other players have been linked with exits.

Despite scoring 24 goals for United this season, Ronaldo has been tipped as a player who could make room for this summer, with the Portuguese great surely not short of options.

However, according to ten Hag, the 37-year-old’s status cannot be questioned.

Speaking after his last game against Ajax on Sunday, Ten Hag told De Telegraaf: “Ronaldo is a giant, because of what he’s already shown and I think he’s still very ambitious.

“Of course, I would like to keep it. He’s been hugely important for Manchester United this year and can produce some great stats.

Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager 'looks forward to working' with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer windowErik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager 'looks forward to working' with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer window

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Ronaldo’s goals have spared United blushes so far this season

Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager 'looks forward to working' with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer windowErik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo plans and new Manchester United manager 'looks forward to working' with superstar as new boss gets to work ahead of busy summer transfer window

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Ten Hag has a huge task ahead at United

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