Ronaldo's early exit to Old Trafford in a friendly was 'unacceptable' to United manager Ten Hag

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Old Trafford at the start of the friendly with Rayo Vallecano was "unacceptable", said Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

Ronaldo was the Red Devils' top scorer last season with 24 goals and started the game against the LaLiga side on Sunday, but he gave way at half-time to 20-year-old Amad Diallo.< /p>

The Portugal international was then pictured leaving the stadium midway through the second half, in a game which United eventually drew 1-1.

The former Real Madrid star has reportedly told United he wants to leave to play Champions League football, which the Red Devils cannot offer after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.

However, a number of top European clubs have walked away from signing Ronaldo, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich who appear uninterested in signing the 37-year-old.

He had been absent from United's pre-season until last week, and his early departure from Old Trafford only added fuel to the fire ahead of their opener in Premier League against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.

It has been reported that Ronaldo was not the only player to leave the stadium before the end of the weekend game.

Ten Hag was clearly unimpressed by the early departures, telling ViaPlay Sport Nederland: "It's unacceptable for everyone.

"I tell them this is unacceptable. We are a team. A squad. Until the end, we stay together."

United's 2021-22 total of 58 points was their lowest in a Premier League season, but new boss Ten Hag hopes they will be boosted by the addition of defender Lisandro Martinez from his former club Ajax .

Creative midfielder Christian Eriksen and Dutch international Tyrell Malacia have also been acquired, although Frenkie de Jong's saga with Barcelona continues to rumble Chelsea are now reportedly interested.