Cristiano is not for sale, he is part of our plans
“Cristiano is not for sale, he is part of our plans. I am preparing for next season with him,” the Dutch coach said in Bangkok, where his side face Liverpool on Tuesday.
The five-time Ballon d’Or he did not take the plane with his companions on Friday, due to a “family problem”, according to his club, although the English press has been talking for weeks about his desire to change scenery this season.
The 37-year-old striker, with a contract until 2023, would have expressed his desire to be transferredwhen the Red Devilsdisappointing sixth in the Premier League last year, will not play in the Champions League this year.
“I have spoken with Cristiano before this issue (of his departure, NDLR) was raised. We had a very good conversation,” said Ten Hag, who begins his new duties at Manchester United.
The future of CR7 It could depend on the reconstruction initiated by the former Ajax manager in Amsterdam, who wants a reinforcement in midfield and in attack.