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– Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is committed to staying at Manchester United next season and is confident the club will win trophies under new manager Erik ten Hag.
– United endured their worst season in Premier League history with their lowest points tally (58) in the competition’s era and failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
– Despite their disappointing campaign, Ronaldo said he is looking forward to being successful next season and helping the club return to “where they belong.”
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– “I was happy of course to be back at a club that really raised my career. So it was unbelievable,” he told the club’s official website on Friday.
– “The feeling when I [came] back again, it was nice to feel the supporters. The happiness of them as great. I was — and still am — very happy to be here.”
– He added: “It’s still my motivation to carry on working hard, to still love the passion for the game, and of course Manchester and my teammates help me all the way so I have to appreciate all the people who help Cristiano.
– “But the most important thing for me is to try to win the games and try to win some championship or some cup but I believe that Manchester will be where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe.”
– Ronaldo enjoyed an impressive return to Old Trafford with 24 goals in all competitions and was nominated for the English Professional Footballers Association Player of the Year award.
– New manager Ten Hag arrives to United after winning three league titles with Ajax and Ronaldo said the Dutchman needs time to achieve success in England.
– “I know he did a fantastic job for Ajax and that he’s an experienced coach,” Ronaldo added. “But we need to give him time and things need to change — the way he wants.
– “I hope we have success of course. Because if you have success, all of Manchester are going to have success as well.
– “So I wish him the best. We are happy and excited — not only the players but the supporters as well. I wish him the best and let’s hope that next year we’re going to win trophies.”
