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Cristiano Ronaldo has warned that Erik ten Hag will need time to be a success at Manchester United, though he retains hope that the club will challenge for trophies next season.
Despite Ronaldo’s goal-scoring exploits — for which he was crowned the Premier League’s Player of the Month for April — United have endured yet another dismal season and their trophy drought has now stretched to five years.
One thing the club did manage to achieve, however, was their aim of hiring their next permanent manager before the end of the campaign, however.
It was announced that Ajax boss Ten Hag would take charge in the summer last month after a £1.75million fee was agreed to release him from his contract in Amsterdam.
The 52-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
Amir Khan retires from boxing after 17 year career.
Former world champion Amir Khan has announced his retirement from boxing after a 17-year professional career.
The Briton, 35, is a former unified light-welterweight world champion and won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
His final bout was a sixth-round knockout loss against rival Kell Brook – who also retired last week.
“It’s time to hang up my gloves,” Khan posted on social media. “I feel blessed to have had such an amazing career that has spanned over 27 years.”
Khan finishes his career with 34 professional wins and six losses, having turned professional in 2005
Bellingham gives verdict on Erling Haaland to Man City transfer
Jude Bellingham believes Manchester City are ‘very lucky’ to have Erling Haaland joining them this summer.
City confirmed that they have agreed a deal to sign Haaland from Borussia Dortmund earlier this week, with the Norwegian sensation arriving on July 1. The Blues have splashed out a total outlay of approximately £86million to secure Haaland who, if he isn’t already, is quickly becoming the best striker in the world.
The 21-year-old already has more than 100 career goals to his name with 85 of them coming in just 88 matches at Dortmund.
Bellingham has been Haaland’s teammate in Germany for the past two years and has seen first-hand just how good he is.
Steven Gerrard expects Philippe Coutinho to ‘go up another level’ next season
Boss Steven Gerrard backed Philippe Coutinho to get even better after the playmaker joined Aston Villa permanently.
The forward has penned a four-year deal at Villa Park following a £17million switch from Barcelona.
He joined on loan in January and has four goals in 16 appearances, with Gerrard expecting the Brazil international to improve.
Manchester United’s Tahith Chong sends heartfelt message to Birmingham City after loan.
Tahith Chong has penned an emotional ‘thank you’ message to Birmingham City after spending the season on loan at the Championship side.
After continuing to struggle to break into the Manchester United side under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Chong was sent on a third loan spell from the club last summer following underwhelming stints at Werder Bremen and Club Brugge in the previous season.
The Dutchman made 20 appearances for the Blues, scoring a single goal and providing three assists, but endured an up and down campaign.
Jurgen Klopp reveals he has turned down ‘a few’ Bayern Munich approaches to stay at Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, has revealed how he rejected several offers from Bayern Munich to leave Anfield as he called on his players to make a final push to create a “special season”.
Klopp says Bayern have regularly tried to lure him during his coaching career – including while at Liverpool – but he declined because the challenge of leading the strongest, most wealthy club in Germany is less attractive than the ‘journey’ he has embarked upon at Anfield.
I’m Completely Committed To Tottenham –Conte
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has debunked reports that he has plans to dump the club at the end of the season.
The Italian, who joined in November following Nuno Espirito Santo’s sacking, has always been vague about his future, often refusing to confirm he would be at the club beyond the summer.
“From the moment I came into the club – and in every club I worked in in the past – I go totally with my heart, mind and head,” he said. “Totally – 100% and more.