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Ronaldo ‘totally committed’ to United project, says Ten Hag

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Ronaldo ‘totally committed’ to United project, says Ten Hag

HE'S BACK. Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Bruno Fernandes after their win versus Sheriff Tiraspol.

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After being consigned to the bench in the opening weeks of the Premier League season, Cristiano Ronaldo gives Manchester United a timely reminder of his value

Cristiano Ronaldo remains “totally committed” to the Manchester United project, manager Erik ten Hag said after the veteran forward scored a penalty in a 2-0 win at Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday, September 14.

The 37-year-old Ronaldo, in his second spell at Old Trafford, had begun to look surplus to requirements and a move away in the transfer window looked likely at some stage.

But the Portuguese, handed a starting spot in Moldova after being restricted to the bench in the Premier League, struck a first-half spot kick to register his 699th club goal.

Ronaldo’s first goal of the season sealed a Group E win that was essential after United had lost their opening game at home to Spaniards Real Sociedad.

Ten Hag said Ronaldo still had a big part to play.

“He’s totally committed to this project, totally committed to this team, totally involved, he also has connections that are coming around him and he is constructing connections so I’m happy with that,” Ten Hag said.

“He has to work really hard and invest to get the right fitness. He will score more goals. He’s really close, when he gets more fitness he will score more.”

United’s win, their third consecutive away from home in all competitions, lifted them to three points in Group E, second behind Real Sociedad who have six.

– Rappler.com

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