Cristiano Ronaldo Leave Manchester United
The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticized the club and said he had “no respect” for manager Eric ten Hug.
Both sides said Ronaldo’s departure was “mutually agreed”.
A statement from Manchester United read: “The club would like to thank him for his immeasurable contributions in two games at Old Trafford. They wish him and his family all the best for the future.” “Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Eric ten Hag and working together to succeed on the pitch,” he added. With league games in Ten Hag and the off-season for the World Cup in Qatar. Ronaldo will play for Portugal in the competition and will be captain in Thursday’s Group H opener against Ghana. Speaking to media in Qatar on Monday, he said he would “talk when he wants” and said his feud with United would not “shake” the Portuguese side.
He has scored 145 goals in 346 appearances for United Ronaldo, Real 11 years after he joined Madrid, He will leave Juventus in August 2021 to join the club at Old Trafford I came back to He has just over seven months left on his £500,000-a-week contract with United, and when the January transfer window opens, he will be free to sign for another club, including one in his Premier League. increase. “Following discussions with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed to the early termination of his contract,” Ronaldo said in a statement. “I love Manchester United, and I love the fans. I wish you every success.
Both sides are happy, and we can move on – Ferdinand
Ronaldo, who has scored three goals in 16 appearances for United this season, has not played since the 3-1 loss to Aston Villa on 6 November due to an unspecified illness.
He was demoted to Ten Hug in last month’s Premier League match at Chelsea after refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham three days ago.
In an interview on Talk TV last week, Ronaldo said he did not regret refusing to play in the final moments of Spurs’ victory because he felt Ten Hag had “provoked” him. He also talked about how he feels “cheated by the club” in general, adding that he thought he was being kicked out of the club, along with his take on Ten Hags. He also said he has “not seen any development” at the club since former manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. While turning down a £5m deal, he said he was in danger of a move to Manchester City ahead of his return to United. , said how moved he was by the tributes Liverpool fans gave him during their game against United at Anfield. .
Cristiano clearly gave the interview as if he wasn’t happy and wanted to leave the club, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand told BBC Sport. “I think Eric ten Hag got what he wanted in this situation as well. We are both happy and can move on.” What’s next for Cristiano? It depends on what his motives are. Play in the Champions League? money? Would you like to play in a place with good weather?
You’ll find out soon enough, I’m sure.