Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has said the club is “looking to the future” following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit.
Ronaldo is now a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford was terminated following a controversial interview before the 2022 World Cup.
The 37-year-old said he felt “betrayed” by the club for the way he was treated and added that he didn’t respect Ten Hag.
When asked about Ronaldo’s exit for the first time, Ten Hag told the club’s official website: “He’s gone and it’s the past. We are now looking forward and we’re looking to the future.”
The Portugal captain has been linked with a lucrative move to join Saudi club Al Nassr, but he denied reports following Portugal’s 6-1 World Cup win against Switzerland on Tuesday.
Ronaldo is fully focused on the World Cup in Qatar and will make a decision regarding his future after the tournament.
Ten Hag added that he is happy with the signings made during the summer transfer window.
“We looked and with football players clearly that is the first thing, the capabilities a player has,” he added. “The human being behind is also an important factor, but you can’t underestimate that.
“You need the right characters in your dressing room, not only if you want to win a game but if you want to win trophies.”