Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson has warned that a number of key players could look to leave the club at the end of the season when Erik ten Hag is appointed manager.
United are expected to appoint the Ajax boss as their new manager this summer after the 52-year-old emerged as the leading candidate for the job following an interview process.
The Dutchman will be under intense scrutiny as soon as he is given the job and the former United midfielder has already sent a warning about the players who could leave at the end of the season.
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“I can see a lot of players at Manchester United leaving if they appoint a new manager who is building for the long term," he told Paddy Power. "It gives Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to leave the club as a lot of things can change with a new manager.
“Fernandes is a special player and Manchester United need a player who can decide the game and create something in important moments. It’s hard when there are so many quality players and big names.
“It’s important to keep players like Bruno Fernandes to prepare properly for the future. We don’t know what’s going to happen with Harry Maguire either.”
The Brazilian World Cup winner went on to send another warning to United about hiring the Dutchman and a need for patience if he is given the job.
He added: “Erik ten Hag would represent a change in style as his teams like to have the ball and have more possession and that could help the quality players at United like Paul Pogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford – they like to have the ball at their feet.
“It’s hard to say if ten Hag is the best option for Manchester United. He’ll need to take a lot of big decisions regarding the full squad ahead of next season in terms of who is going to leave.
“Appointing Erik ten Hag would be long term project because it will take some time to get the players used to his style of play.”
