Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is prepared to offload Alex Telles this summer. In a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace last year, the Brazilian international’s performance was described by the Dutchman as being “particularly unimpressed.” Also intriguing will be the development of the left-back, who spent the previous academic year on loan at Sevilla.
Ten Hag watched as United fell to Crystal Palace 1-0 in May 2022 at Selhurst Park under the direction of Ralf Rangnick.
Sam Pilger, a journalist, later claimed that the Dutchman had been ‘especially displeased’ with Telles’ performance.
Erik ten Hag has been reportedly shaking his head a lot and not being happy, according to my spies in the Crystal Palace directors box, “he stated.
Alex Telles left me in particular unimpressed.
When United lost that game, Telles was very terrible.
A few months later, his manager loaned him out, and the Brazilian international joined Sevilla.
Three years after his arrival, Telles’ stint at Old Trafford appears to be coming to an end.
In 2020, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in charge at the club, United scouted a wide range of left-backs.
With Marcos Rojo sold, the Norwegian was looking for someone to challenge Luke Shaw.
Telles also arrived from Porto, where he had previously played an important role for the national team of Portugal.
The 30-year-old Telles had a strong debut for United in a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
But it would be the best things could get.
Telles underperformed at United, making only 50 appearances for the team in two years.
The Brazilian has now admitted he would never join Benfica because of his Porto past, despite the fact that he is open to a new challenge elsewhere.
When asked if he would support Porto’s ferocious rivals, he said to The Denilson Show, “I have an opinion about this.
“Returning to the topic of leaving a legacy at the club, I informed you about it.
“When you represent a club and leave a legacy, a positive reputation, and after working so hard to play, a positive reputation… Alex, for instance, wouldn’t participate in the opposition team.
“Everyone likes me in Porto, for instance, since I made history there.
You know there’s no way to play for Benfica, right?
There are more players who could leave United this summer besides Telles.
Since Eric Bailly spent the previous season on loan at Marseille, the club is willing to let him go.
Fred and Donny van de Beek, two midfielders, are in doubt, and West Ham is interested in signing Scott McTominay.
Since leaving Borussia Dortmund in 2021, Jadon Sancho has struggled, and Tottenham has been mentioned.
With Ten Hag willing to release the England international, Harry Maguire can lose his position as captain before being dismissed.
The future of Anthony Martial is also uncertain.