Man United were ‘stunned’ by Cristiano Ronaldo who told them he wanted to leave with Red Devils as he felt the timing was ‘shocking’…
Cristiano Ronaldo stunned United by informing them he wanted to leave
United were unhappy with the timing as they may have to sign a replacement
Erik ten Hag immediately addressed the issue in his first team conversation with United
Ronaldo didn’t fly on pre-season tour after getting time off
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Manchester United were reportedly upset by the ‘shocking’ timing of Cristiano Ronaldo telling the club he wanted to leave and were taken by surprise by the Portuguese star’s decision.
Ronaldo has informed United that he will leave Old Trafford for a second time if they get a suitable offer for him during the summer transfer window.
The 37-year-old’s desire to leave stunned the club and dealt a blow to manager Erik ten Hag, who had Ronaldo at the center of his plans for the new season.
Cristiano Ronaldo has told United he will leave if they get a suitable offer for him
According to The Athleticciting a source close to United, the club found the timing ‘shocking’ as the Red Devils were looking for a potential replacement for their top scorer last season.
Calls have been made to gauge potential candidates should Ronaldo be sold, but United have already seen two targets, Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland, join Liverpool and Manchester City respectively.
Ten Hag, who was not informed directly by Ronaldo of his decision, immediately addressed the matter during his first-team interview with United’s full squad on Monday, The Athletic reported.
Ronaldo is pictured in the new United home shirt, which was released on Friday
The 37-year-old Portuguese star has not traveled with United’s squad for their pre-season tour
Ronaldo was due to return on Monday for pre-season preparation, but he has been given a compassionate leave of absence from United over a family-related issue.
He has missed four days of training so far and has not flown with the team on their pre-season tour. The club still doesn’t know if Ronaldo can join the four-game, 16-day trip at a later date.
Chelsea and Napoli have expressed interest but Ronaldo accepts that it will be difficult to find a Champions League club willing to match his £500,000 a week wage just a month before the new season starts, especially given the United’s attitude.
New United manager Erik ten Hag spoke to his team about Ronaldo’s problem before training
Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly has held talks with agent Jorge Mendes, but no offer has been made yet.
United will not want to wake up their selection at a time when Ten Hag wants new players.
Ronaldo wants to play in the Champions League and also expressed concern about the club’s activity in the transfer market.
Despite signing Tyrell Malacia and reaching a verbal agreement with Christian Eriksen, United have yet to make a breakthrough in talks with Barcelona over their top target Frenkie de Jong.
Ronaldo saying he wants to leave has dealt United and Ten Hag a huge blow for the new season
United chiefs were taken cold by Ronaldo, who wants to play Champions League football