Cristiano Ronaldo is forced to miss Manchester United training for the SECOND DAY IN A ROW due to an existential crisis
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's pre-season training yet again as speculation about his future grows.
Ronaldo did not report for pre-season training on Monday due to 'family reasons,' despite having informed the club on Saturday that he wishes to leave this summer.
According to The Athletic, the 37-year-old will also be absent on Tuesday due to 'family reasons.'
Cristiano Ronaldo is not expected to attend Manchester United training for the second day in a row, according to The Athletic.
United's international players were scheduled to return to Carrington on Monday, but Ronaldo was not present due to "family reasons."
It is not yet clear when the Portugal international will return, with United scheduled to leave on Friday for their tour to Thailand and Australia.
Over the weekend, The Athletic reported that Ronaldo, 37, would like to leave if United receives a suitable offer this window.
Todd Boehly, a co-owner of Chelsea, met with Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes to discuss his situation and the possibility of him joining Chelsea.
Bayern Munich is also said to be aware of his situation, and Napoli is said to be interested.
Ronaldo is not expected to be sold this summer, according to United.
Ronaldo has a year left on his contract, which he signed when he returned to United from Juventus last summer. His contract also includes a one-year extension option.
Last season, he scored 24 goals in all competitions, finishing as United's top scorer, but he was unable to help them qualify for the Champions League.
A lack of Champions League football this coming season and the determination to fight for trophies are thought to be part of the reasoning behind his desire to leave.
Ronaldo is understood to have been concerned about the lack of progress on and off the field, while a clause in the contracts of all United's players stipulates a salary cut of 25 per cent as a general rule.
Erik ten Hag is hoping, meanwhile, to add to his ranks. Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia has been completing the final stages of his medical, while The Athletic revealed on Monday that Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join the club.
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