Ronaldo, free agents and what happened next to the 17 players who have left Manchester United under Erik ten Hag

Manchester United have made drastic changes to their squad over the last 12 months since former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag's arrival.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been the most high-profile departure. He left Old Trafford under a cloud following that bombshell interview conducted by TV figure Piers Morgan.

Ten Hag was not directly responsible for showing the door to some players including Edinson Cavani, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard but they did leave United on his watch. Overall, there have been 17 players sold or released since the Dutchman stepped into the dugout. Here, we take a look at what those names are now up to.

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Edinson Cavani: After two years and 19 goals in United colours, the veteran Uruguayan striker moved to Valencia on a free transfer last summer. He spent only one year with the Spanish outfit, though, before heading to South American with Boca Juniors in Argentina.

David De Gea: Still without a club after being unceremoniously dumped as the number one goalkeeper. The long-serving Spaniard had been linked with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Tahith Chong: United cashed-in on their Academy graduate at the first time of asking as the Dutchman signed for Birmingham City in a €1.75million switch. Impressing in the Championship last term, the 22-year-old has since joined Premier League new-boys Luton Town.

Anthony Elanga: Making his first return to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, the Sweden attacker was deemed surplus to requirements by Ten Hag and Nottingham Forest duly snapped him up. Elanga cost €15million