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The 37-year-future old's at Old Trafford has also come under scrutiny after it was learned that Ronaldo had requested Manchester United's board to accept any offers made for him this summer. The Portuguese captain is dissatisfied with the club, among other things, for not offering Champions League football. Reports suggest that his star-agent, Jorge Mendes, is desperately scrambling around the transfer market, searching for a suitable next destination.
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Ahead of Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Aston Villa in Perth, Ten Hag admitted that nothing has changed. "No. It's the same as last week. Of course, concerning is maybe not the right word (over Ronaldo's absence)," added the Dutchman, who has overseen some impressive club friendlies' performances.
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Next week, Manchester United will be back in England before taking on Atletico Madrid in Oslo at the end of July. Before beginning their 2022–23 Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, August 7, they will play one final pre-season match against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford.