Manchester United to use the "Cristiano Ronaldo'' rule to curb envy in dressing room

Manchester United is set to introduce a wage cap of £200,000 a week to prevent players from earning ‘significantly more’ than their teammates

The Premier League club has reportedly taken the decision after Cristiano Ronaldo, who was taking home £500,000 a week, snapped his ties with the club after a controversial interview

This is said to be one of the steps by coach Erik ten Hag and chief executive Richard Arnold to build a unified team

The report claimed that the club is determined to abolish a ‘culture of dressing-room jealousy’ by introducing a wage cap

Last season, ground quarrels and unhappiness were commonplace in the United dressing room

Once the new rule comes into force, several players will be affected, including goalkeeper David de Gea The Spanish custodian currently earns £ 375,000 a week