Erik ten Hag reveals when Cristiano Ronaldo began to decline

Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo began losing his ability to perform at the highest level after leaving Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018. Speaking to ESPN, the former Manchester United manager praised Ronaldo as one of football’s greatest players but said he had not been able to deliver consistently at the top level since his time at Juventus. Ten Hag, now technical director at FC Twente, also praised Real Madrid for knowing when to part ways with established players. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021, but after a public falling-out with Ten Hag in 2022, his contract was terminated and he moved to Saudi club Al-Nassr.