Ferdinand: '100 per cent' Ronaldo will be at United next season

Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo will '100 per cent' be at Manchester United at next season and backed his former team-mate to help Erik ten Hag with his revolution at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag, who is joining United from Ajax, confirmed on Monday that he wants Ronaldo to stay at the club.

The Portuguese star has scored 24 goals since his sensational return to Old Trafford - more than double anyone else in the squad - but there have been question marks over his future because of the club's dismal campaign.

United have failed to qualify for the Champions League and could face the ignonimy of a place in the Europa Conference League if results do not go their way on the final day of the season.

Ronaldo's contract runs until 2023, but the Red Devils have the option to extend this by a further year. 

It is looking increasingly likely that he will remain at the club at least for another season and he told United's official website last week that he was looking forward to working under ten Hag.  

Ferdinand, speaking on the Vibe with Five podcast, said Ronaldo could have a key part to play under the Dutchman as he begins his tenure at Old Trafford.  

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