well what came first, the chicken or the egg? I don't think ten Hag and the club wanted him out from the get-go, but I can see how that becomes a thing once a player tries to force his way out all summer, walks out before the game ends, refuses to come on and creates unnecessary drama for fun. On top of, you know, scoring a single goal all season.
and to ten Hags credit, he's gone above and beyond in his efforts to try to make this work. He certainly did a lot more to appease the manchild than I ever wanted him to ... he gave him the armband only a week ago, ffs. I'm sure he'd love to see the back of Ronaldo and maybe even did months ago, but he's always tried to be pragmatic and make this a functioning relationship.
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