Manchester United insist they will fight to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at the club for the remainder of his contract despite the player's desire to leave, Ronaldo has made it clear to United recently that he wishes to be given the opportunity to leave Old Trafford a year after returning if a suitable offer made, and his position has taken the club and new manager Erik ten Hag by surprise.
Ten Hag and even Ronaldo himself last month had both admitted they were excited to work together following the arrival of the Dutchman from Ajax. But Ronaldo is not convinced United are in a position to complete for major trophies and at 37, would like to play in the champions League for the remaining years of his career in Europe.