‘Very happy to be here’ – Cristiano Ronaldo on Man United exit rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly confirmed he won’t leave Manchester United and insisted he is happy at the club.

The Portuguese international made a sensational return to the Premier League last summer enduring disappointing season with the Reds as they finished sixth on the league table.

Ronaldo is however optimistic about the club’s future under newly appointed coach, Erik Ten Hag.

He said, “I was happy of course to be back at a club that really raised my career. So it was unbelievable.

“The feeling when I (came) back again, it was nice to feel the supporters. The happiness of them as great.

“I was – and still am – very happy to be here.’

“I believe that Manchester will be where they belong,’ he said. ‘As I say before, sometimes it takes time but I still believe.

“The records are coming in a natural way. I don’t follow the records but the records follow me. So it’s good.

“It’s still my motivation to carry on. Just working hard. I still love the passion for the game. And of course, Manchester and my team-mates helped me all the way so I have to appreciate all the people who help Cristiano.’

“I know he [Ten Hag] did a fantastic job for Ajax and that he’s an experienced coach. But we need to give him time and things need to change – the way he wants.

“I hope we have success of course. Because if you have success, all of Manchester are going to have success as well.

“So I wish him the best. We are happy and excited – not only the players but the supporters as well.

“I wish him the best and let’s hope that next year we’re going to win trophies.’

“The new generation will be the future of the club. I’m in favour of giving opportunities to the young generation because they will be the future.

“But you have to help them as well to put it in the right spot. Because the pressure is a lot to play in the Premier League, which I believe is the most difficult league in the world by far.”

Ronaldo ended the season as United’s top scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals.