Mike Phelan reckons Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to accept lower standards were at the root of his disastrous second stint with Manchester United.

The Portuguese superstar arrived at Old Trafford from Juventus in the summer of 2021, in what initially looked like a coup for the Red Devils, but the move eventually turned sour.

Cristiano Ronaldo fell out with Ten Hag and gave a controversial interview that sealed his fate with Manchester United. 

The former Real Madrid man eventually left at the end of 2022 to join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Phelan said that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner fell out with a lot of people due to his tough mindset.