Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect, the club announced. This comes after his interview wherein he criticized Manchester United and claimed he’s being forced out of the club.
Ronaldo criticized the club in the interview for a number of reasons. He even claimed that a few club executives were attempting to “force him out.” The scathing interview appears to have played a role in United’s decision to break ways with Ronaldo.
Following a recent television appearance in which he claimed to feel “betrayed” by the team and had no regard for new boss Erik ten Hag, the Portuguese forward appeared to be leaving Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo: In their statement, Manchester United wrote–
“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, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.
Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”
This was Ronaldo’s second stint at Manchester United
This was Ronaldo’s second stint at Manchester United after moving there from Juventus before the 2021–22 season. The Portuguese player moved on from Manchester United in 2009 to Real Madrid, where he played for nine illustrious years.
Before coming back to Old Trafford, he then played for Juventus for three years, an Italian powerhouse.
.Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo’s agent, has had discussions with a number of teams, but it is yet unknown which organization the 37-year-old will next sign with.
