The conflict between Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly ended as the club announced that they and the player had agreed to terminate his contract immediately.
Man United Official Statement
The club has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo, a 37-year-old Portuguese forward, departed from Premier League Manchester United. With immediate effect, Ronaldo’s contract has been terminated. As stated in a club statement:
The statement said, “Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United immediately, per mutual agreement.”
“The team wishes him and his family the best of luck in the future and expresses gratitude for his enormous contribution throughout his two stints at Old Trafford, where he scored 145 goals in 346 games.”
“Everyone at Manchester United is still committed to advancing the squad’s success under Erik ten Hag and collaborating to produce results on the field.”
It is understood Ronaldo will not receive a pay-off from the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford.#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 22, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo on his United exit
It was time for a “new challenge,” Ronaldo said in a statement on Tuesday. He also added that he “loved” the team and its supporters.
“We have decided to finish our contract early after talking with Manchester United,” said Ronaldo.
“I adore Manchester United and the supporters, and that won’t change. But now is the perfect time for me to look for a fresh challenge. I send my best wishes to the team for the rest of the season and the future.”
Ronaldo’s second spell at United
After leaving Juventus, Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford the previous season, and his homecoming was eagerly anticipated.
In his debut season, he scored 18 Premier League goals while making 30 appearances, but has found himself on the fringes since Erik ten Hag arrived at the Theatre of Dreams.
The former Real Madrid striker has only played in ten league games this season and has scored one goal.
The future of Ronaldo has been in question lately following an explosive interview he gave to Piers Morgan.
Ronaldo believed several senior figures attempted to oust him from the team over the summer.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner stated that Ten Hag was unrespectable and that some United employees were attempting to persuade him to leave.
Ronaldo provided more information on how he felt “betrayed” as his comeback to United went awry in the second segment of the full interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
