Cristiano Ronaldo will stop with immediate effect by mutual agreement with Manchester United, the English club announced in a note on the official website on Tuesday.
The Old Trafford crest thanks the Portugal international “for his huge contribution during his two spells” at the club, highlighting the 37-year-old’s 145 goals in 346 games.
“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the progression of the team under Erik ten Hag and working towards success on the pitch.”adds the statement.
Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United with immediate effect by mutual agreement.
The club thanks him for his huge contribution during two spells at Old Trafford.#MUFC
-Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 22, 2022
The player has already parted ways with Manchester United through a statement quoted by the English press. “I love Manchester United and I love the supporters, that will never change. However, the time seems right to look for a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the rest of the season and beyond.”said the Portuguese international.
Meanwhile, the English journalist who recently interviewed Ronaldo, Piers Morgan, was quick to suggest the attacker’s next destination, Arsenal. It should be noted that CR7 praised the gunners during the conversation between the two. “I would like Manchester United to win the Premier League. If not, then Arsenal are a team I like to see play. I like the team and I like their manager.” [Mikel Arteta]🇧🇷 I think they have a good team. If United don’t win the league, I’d be happy if I were Arsenal.”he stressed.
Time for phase 2. pic.twitter.com/DhjHMF9wPR
Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 22, 2022
The Portuguese international footballer had confided in the interview he gave Piers Morgan that “maybe it would be good” for him and Manchester United to embrace a “new chapter” after the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup.
“It’s hard to answer now because my focus is only on the World Cup. I don’t know what will happen next, but maybe it’s best for the club and for me to start a new chapter. If I come back, I’ll be the same Cristiano, but I hope people are on my side and let me shine,” the national team captain shot in the second part of the interview given to a British television channel on Thursday .
On 27 August 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo left Juventus Italians to complete his return to Old Trafford, in a deal estimated at €17 million, which was endorsed by former Scottish coach Alex Ferguson, with whom he grew up from 2003 to 2009.
“I don’t regret it because it was a 100% conscious choice, but it was more emotional than rational. It was good because I was happy when they let me be happy. Than anyone. I think I attitude a lot, but it’s hard when they cut your legs, don’t let you shine or don’t listen to your advice,” he reflected.
The striker accused the Glazer family-led government of “not caring about the sporting aspect”, so much so as to turn Manchester United into “a marketing club”, admitting his former coach “knows better than anyone” what’s going on.
“Anyone who doesn’t see this is blind. Manchester United belongs to the fans and they need to know that the infrastructure is not good and they need to change. If they don’t change, the club will not be where it was in the ‘era’ Alex Ferguson and [o antigo diretor-executivo] David Gill. I look forward to being a part of that, should I be counted on to make the club successful. If not, life goes on and I will continue my journey to make fans adept, score goals and dribble,” he commented.
CR7 sees “things that prevent Manchester United from reaching the top”, including emblems such as city rivals Manchester City, Liverpool or even Arsenal, who reached the stop of the English league for the 2022 World Cup in the lead, with 37 points, 11 above the Red Devils, who are in fifth place, do not have access to the Champions League.
“I would like Manchester United to win the Premier League. If not, then Arsenal are a team I like to see play. I like the team and I like their manager.” [Mikel Arteta]🇧🇷 I think they have a good team. If United don’t win the championship, I’d be happy if it was Arsenal,” he stressed in conversation with English journalist Piers Morgan.
The 37-year-old Madeiran also said he turned down a proposal for two seasons and €350 million over the summer for a Saudi Arabian emblem, which he did not identify given the news frenzy caused by his eventual departure from Manchester on the market. .
🇧🇷[A imprensa] he even offered me to Sporting and Napoli. To be honest, I have not had many clubs, but I have had many offers from other clubs. I was happy and motivated here, but the press insisted no one wanted me. How is that possible with someone who scored almost 30 goals last season?” Cristiano Ronaldo concludes.
Source: DN
