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Cristiano Ronaldo was Manchester United’s prime scorer within the Premier League and Champions League final season

Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag says he’s “actually glad” to have Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad.

Ronaldo, 37, has been on the centre of hypothesis this summer time amid a well known need to affix a membership enjoying within the Champions League.

With Anthony Martial dominated out of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Brighton by harm, Ten Hag might have the Portugal worldwide to guide his assault.

“I’m actually glad he’s right here,” mentioned Ten Hag.

“We’ve got a prime striker. We persist with the plan.”

Ten Hag repeated his feedback to the Dutch media this week that the gamers, together with Ronaldo – who left final Sunday’s pleasant with Rayo Vallecano at Outdated Trafford earlier than the ultimate whistle – have been mistaken.

The previous Ajax boss says the Outdated Trafford membership are nonetheless looking for new gamers this summer time.

“We’re looking out to strengthen the squad,” added the Dutchman. “However you do not want any participant, you want the best participant.”

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