Kufre George
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect.The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticized the club and said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Hag.Both parties stated that Ronaldo’s exit was mutually agreed.They wished him and his family well for the future, adding that 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.United are fifth in the Premier League in Ten Hag’s first season as manager, with the season taking a break for the World Cup in Qatar.
Ronaldo, who scored 145 goals in 346 appearances for United, left Juventus to rejoin the Old Trafford club in August 2021 – 11 years after he left to join Real Madrid.