Ferdinand Riverformer partner of Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester Utdsaid the Portuguese’s departure from Old Trafford could have been better managed by the club and the player, but the decision was “the best thing for both parties”.
The Portugal international is on shaky ground at the club following an explosive interview with TalkTV this month in which he claimed he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. And United announced on Friday that they had taken “appropriate steps” in response to the interview.
Until the club announced on Tuesday that the striker, who rejoined the club in August 2021 after winning eight major trophies with them between 2003 and 2009, would leave with immediate effect.
“Just saw the news on Cristiano… It’s the best for both parties,” Ferdinand, a former United and England defender, wrote on Twitter. He also told the BBC that Ronaldo had put the club in an “untrustworthy situation”. “Was he handled perfectly? I think, on both sides, no. But if you look at the end, they got to where he and the club, through the coach’s eyes, wanted to get to,” Ferdinand added.
Wayne Rooney, who was also criticized by Ronaldo in the interview, said his departure was inevitable. “When he did the interview and how he attacked the club, there was no choice. It’s a shame because he’s been a fantastic servant at United,” Rooney, who played alongside Ronaldo at United between 2004 and 2009, told broadcaster. 18. “I wish him the best wherever he goes.”
Source: La Verdad
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