Erik ten Hag Tells Man United Bosses His Stance on Cristiano Ronaldo After Explosive Interview

• Erik ten Hag feels Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for Manchester United again, after the star’s explosive interview
• The Red Devils boss reportedly spoke with co-chairman Joel Glazer and other senior members of the club's hierarchy on Monday
• In his controversial tell-all interview, Ronaldo also slammed the Glazers, claiming they did not care much about football

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again, after the 37-year-old’s recent interview with Piers Morgan.

Ronaldo dropped a number of bombshells during the interview as he severed his relationship with Manchester United beyond repair.

Barely 48 hours later, and ESPN reports ten Hag has moved swiftly to make his stance clear on the rogue United star.

According to the outlet, ten Hag held a meeting on Monday with senior figures at the club, including co-chairman Joel Glazer, chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough.

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The report further states that ten Hag feels Ronaldo has gone too far with his criticism of the club, and he is not willing to keep the forward at the expense of the unity at the Red Devils.

He is reportedly keen on seeing Ronaldo leave, even if United fail to get a replacement in January.

Ronaldo’s contract could be terminated

As per the Telegraph, United are seriously considering ripping up Ronaldo’s £560,000 a week contract after the explosive interview.

One loophole the club could exploit to make that move is what employment lawyers term 'a potential breach of the implied duty of trust and confidence' from the Portugal captain.

The Red Devils are also looking at the option of fining Ronaldo or even instituting another kind of disciplinary procedure against him.

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Ronaldo and Fernandes’ awkward reunion

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on the awkward handshake moment between Bruno Fernandes and Ronaldo in the Portugal camp.

In a video that has gone viral, Ronaldo extends a hand to his Man United teammate who accepts, but appears to respond to the gesture with disdain.

Fernandes is believed to be upset with his captain for the now infamous interview with Piers Morgan earlier this week.