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Erik ten Hag insists 'giant' Cristiano Ronaldo DOES have a part to play in his Manchester United rebuild this summer as the incoming manager hails their 'very ambitious' talisman

Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United and has described the 37-year-old as a 'giant'.

Having overseen his final game at Ajax on Sunday, the new United boss is set to arrive in Manchester today to begin his preparations before he officially starts work on July 1.

Ralf Rangnick will continue as interim manager for the final game of the season against Crystal Palace, but ten Hag will acquaint himself with the club and hold talks with key officials and staff.