The current Manchester United boss took a leaf out of a former Red Devils' manager's book
Erik ten Hag is already a hugely popular figure among the Manchester United faithful for a number of reasons, but one is likely to be his similarity to club icon Sir Alex Ferguson.
The latter endured a similar situation as recently as late last year when it became clear Cristiano Ronaldo wanted out of Old Trafford less than a year-and-a-half into his two-year deal. How the Dutchman responded has arguably been the most defining moment of his United tenure so far. "The minute a Manchester United player thought he was bigger than the manager, he had to go," the United legend wrote in his 2013 book My Autobiography.
Less than 18 months after putting pen to paper and sealing his return to United, his contract was terminated by mutual agreement and Ronaldo was free to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr.
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