Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave Manchester United.
By submitting a transfer request to leave Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo stunned the club. Mirror Sport is keeping you up to date on the Portuguese superstar's potential departure from Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo's tearful reunion with Manchester United has been marred by his impulsive transfer request.
The former Real Madrid and Juventus great was supposed to get the Red Devils back in the mix for major awards when he only recently returned to Old Trafford. It is fair to say that it has not worked out that way, as the team under Ralf Rangnick struggled to a sixth-place finish.
There was optimism that Erik ten Hag and the German, who had been removed, would get along well during the Dutchman's first campaign in charge. Given that Ronaldo has indicated a wish to depart, it now appears unlikely to occur.
Mirror Sport keeps you up to date on all the events regarding the 37-year-future old's in the midst of the turmoil surrounding the shocking news.
Ronaldo reveals a shocking transfer.
It appears that Ronaldo has finally voiced his wish to depart as soon as possible, despite the fact that rumors about his future have been rife for some time. After just one season, the forward has asked to leave Old Trafford.
The player's team is optimistic that the Red Devils won't obstruct him if a competitive offer is made for his services before the deadline.
Though he has previously stated a wish to depart, this time is different. Ronaldo actually considered leaving the team as early as the January transfer window, but he was persuaded against making a disturbance.
Exit factors become apparent
Of course, it is surprising to learn that Ronaldo wants gone already given that he only returned to Old Trafford last summer. He has a good reason for wanting to go, though.
The forward from Portugal has previously voiced his discontent with the team's efforts — or lack thereof — during the current transfer window. The team needs a few fresh faces, and while names like Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia have been linked with moves, the team hasn't been able to finalize any agreements.
Ronaldo has also expressed his "shock and disappointment" with the Red Devils' performances throughout the 2021–2022 season, as the team finished sixth in the Premier League, dropping them into the Europa League. In the Champions League, United also lost in the round of 16.
Ronaldo reportedly wants to continue playing top-level European football and perhaps compete for championships, which seems improbable at Old Trafford.
Man United responds honestly
The erratic forward has expressed a desire to leave the team, but it seems the Red Devils are reluctant to let him go. The club was incensed and stated that the Portuguese player was not up for sale when news of his agent Jorge Mendes meeting with new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly surfaced.
The club has maintained that stance amid the most recent developments over his future, stating that he is still under contract and that he should return to the Carrington Training Base for preseason training.
They also have sentiments.
Erik ten Hag is preparing a possible replacement
The Red Devils will naturally want Ronaldo to stay with the team for the foreseeable future, or at least the next 12 months, but incoming manager Erik ten Hag is already thinking about a potential replacement.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Brazilian playmaker Antony ever since the Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford. The winger impressed ten Hag while playing for Ajax. The club initially seemed to have been priced out of acquiring him since the Dutch powerhouses were looking to make at least £70 million off of his sale.
In light of uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo's future, Ten Hag has urgently asked the club's board to move forward with a move for Antony. After spending more than £120 million to recruit de Jong, Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez, a fresh transfer would need them to fork over yet another astronomical sum.
Naturally, a few teams have already expressed interest in signing Ronaldo should he be permitted to leave Old Trafford this summer. After Mendes met with Chelsea CEO Boehly, one of United's Premier League rivals, Chelsea, may make a move.
Before the Portuguese returned to Old Trafford last summer, Manchester City was also rumored to be interested. However, after signing Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola made a fresh move.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave Manchester United.
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