ROY KEANE has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo had "four or five" decent transfer options this summer.
The ex-midfielder, 51, blasted Erik ten Hag for the lack of respect shown to the superstar, hav fc bayern home jersey ing committed to the cause.
The Portugal captain, 37, was supposedly desperate to leave Manchester United this summer and play in the Champions League.
But he stayed, despite having had a few "very good" options, according to the former Old Trafford legend.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane explained: “United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo.
"I think he should have been let go thSlovenia National Team Jerseysis summer during the transfer window. I don’t think the manager should have held onto him just for him to sit on the bench.
READ MORE ON MAN UTD
UNITED NEWS
Ten Hag's Cristiano Ronaldo comments cause stir, £35m Goncalo Ramos chase
BIG DEALS
How to get free bets on football – the best bookies to claim rewards and bonuses
"He is one of the greatest players ever and he had optionColombia Nat bayern munich black and gold ional Team Jerseyss to leave thi bayern soccer jersey davies s summer.
"The idea that he had no options is rubbishCONCACAF Jerseys. He had four or five very good options.
"United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo and they should have let him go when the opportunity came.
"I know for a fact he had options to go, and holding on Spain National Team Jerseysfor him to sit on the bench is ridiculous for a player of his stature.