Erik Ten Hag Ready to Persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to Stay at Man United, Wants CR7 for One Particular Reason

• Erik ten Hag believes he can build his Manchester United team around Cristiano Ronaldo this season
• The 5-time Ballon d’Or winner wants to leave Old Trafford and has not resumed preseason training with the Old Trafford side
• Erik ten Hag and the rest of the Manchester United squad have travelled to Thailand to kick-off their preseason tour without the Portuguese superstar

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag is determined to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford when the 2022/23 season kicks off.

The Dutch manager is determined to convince the wantaway 5-time Ballon d’Or winner to have a change of heart and remain with the Premier League giants after expressing his desire to leave.

According to Caught Offside, Erik ten Hag is keen on working with Cristiano Ronaldo and wants to build his team around the 37-year-old forward.

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The former Ajax manager believes Ronaldo will be perfect for his tactical approach next season and considers the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner as a world class player he needs in his team.

Ronaldo finished as Manchester United’s top scorer last season with 24 goals in all competitions but as asked to leave the Old Trafford club as he wishes to keep playing in the Champions League.

Manchester United initiate move for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele

Meanwhile, Manchester United are in the hunt for a new striker as the Premier League giants prepare for the sudden departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to The Peoples Person, the Red Devils have now reignited their interest in Lyon 26-year-old striker Moussa Dembele.

Arsenal are also said to be interested in the French forward but Man United are more desperate to land a forward than the Gunners who recently signed Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.

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Thomas Tuchel reluctant to sign superstar Cristiano Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly reluctant to sign Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo is currently staring at an uncertain future with the Red Devils despite having a year left on his Old Trafford deal.

The Portugal captain wants to keep playing in the UEFA Champions League and would consider joining Chelsea this summer.