Manchester United seems to have found an alternative way to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in the team, without causing dissatisfaction to the Portuguese. The 37-year-old is close to a transfer to Atletico Madrid, but the "Red Devils" are still not ready to give up on him. For this reason, the leaders of United have come up with a concrete proposal that has surprised the attacker.
The English are willing to let CR7 leave, only in the form of a loan. United's condition is that Ronaldo must activate the renewal option in his contract with the club, signing for another year with the Ten Hag team. This means that after this season on loan, he can return next season to play once again with the "Red Devils".
Ten Hag is hopeful that after this season, the team will play in the Champions League, and that will be enough to convince Ronaldo to return after his loan. Some key figures at the club are still skeptical about the Dutch coach's first season in charge of the team, but hopes for a place in the Premier League's top four are high.
According to the prestigious Mirror in England, the club's proposal surprised CR7 together with his agent Jorge Mendes. However, the duo has not rejected the club's alternative. United's leaders know well that if the Portuguese is not happy, it would bring big problems for Erik ten Hag. And it's not just about the team's performance on the field. The coach is working hard to create a better harmony in the dressing room, after the constant problems that occurred last season.
