Erik ten Hag has already given Cristiano Ronaldo response as Man United feud reignited

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and insisted the Dutchman's mentality is hindering the club's chances of success.

The 39-year-old spent half a season at Old Trafford under Ten Hag at the start of the 2022-23 season but saw his second stint at Old Trafford end somewhat unexpectedly after it was made clear he was not in the manager's plans. As a result, Ronaldo joined Saudi Pro League outfit Al Nassr in January 2023.

But nearly two years after leaving United, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has taken a fresh swipe at Ten Hag, who has overseen two defeats from the season's first three Premier League games.

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"To prove that I’m right or wrong, this is not my issue anymore. I say what I have to say and for me it’s done," said Ronaldo on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. "But to be honest with you, what I wish for Manchester, it’s what I wish for me. The best they can make, again the best team they can and I love that club, you know, I’m not, I’m not that kind of guy that forgot the past.

"But as I told you, Manchester, they need to rebuild everything, in my opinion. The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.

"Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try."

After re-signing for the club in 2021, Ronaldo's second stint at United ended in sour circumstances as he was made