'I cannot wait' - Erik ten Hag confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will be 'integrated into squad'

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has said that Cristiano Ronaldo will be integrated back into the squad on his return. Ronaldo has missed out on all of United's pre-season training so far due to family issues, staying in Europe as his side played matches in Thailand and Australia. Ad/> In early July it emerged that the striker wanted to leave the club this summer in search of Champions League football, but no suitors have made an offer for the 37-year-old.

Transfers‘It is not the priority’ – Tuchel plays down links with a swoop for Ronaldo14/07/2022 AT 08:06 The Old Trafford outfit play Atletico Madrid in Oslo next week before a match against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford. And while it remains unclear whether Ronaldo will participate, Ten Hag insisted that Ronaldo's absence did not concern him and that he awaited his return. Transfer News Live! — Man City to improve Cucurella bid, Chelsea agree fee for Kounde 'Something to be worried about' — David James on possible England v Germany showdown at Euro 2022 «Concerning is maybe not the right word,» said Ten Hag when asked for an update on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

«I focus on the players who are there and they are doing really well. They are in good shape and I have further focus on that and develop that. I cannot wait for (Ronaldo) to come in and then we will integrate him.» Ten Hag was also stoic in his assessment of an extensive pre-season tour that will see the club play matches in three continents, praising the tour's impact on team spirit.