Manchester United Confirm Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Travel With Squad To Thailand
Premier League giants Manchester United have released the full list of 31 players that will travel to Thailand for the pre-season friendlies, beginning July 12. The first friendly will take place against arch-rivals Liverpool at the Rajamangala Stadium. Amongst the entire list, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo's name is not included in the squad after the Portuguese international cited 'family reasons.' Manchester United confirm Ronaldo will not travel to Thailand Manchester United released a statement via their official page to confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad to Thailand for the pre-season friendlies. The statement read, "Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in the party departing for Thailand as he has been granted additional time off to deal with a family issue." The 37-year-old's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain after reports emerged that the Portuguese international has complained about the lack of ambition seen in Manchester United in the transfer window. Since the only major signing that the Red Devils are on the verge of completing is that of Danish international Christian Eriksen, Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy at the club. Meanwhile, the full list of players that will travel to Thailand have been mentioned below: Goalkeepers David De GeaTom HeatonNathan BishopMatej Kovar Defenders Eric BaillyDiogo DalotEthan LairdVictor LindelofHarry MaguireTyrell MalaciaLuke ShawAlex TellesAxel TuanzebeRaphael VaraneAaron Wan-Bissaka Midfielders AmadBruno FernandesFredJames GarnerHannibalZidane IqbalScott McTominayFacundo PellistriCharlie SavageDonny van de Beek Forwards Tahith ChongAnthony ElangaAlejandro GarnachoAnthony MartialMarcus RashfordJadon Sancho Will Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United this summer? The rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future do not seem to cease as the Portuguese international has not been involved in training with the rest of the Manchester United squad. The Athletic reported that the Portuguese international has asked the club to let him leave if they were to receive a suitable offer in this transfer window. With the 37-year-old just having a year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, it remains to be seen if he will indeed leave the club.
Ronaldo to miss Man United tour to Thailand and Australia
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 3, 2022 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register July 7 (Reuters) - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad for their pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia after being given time off to deal with a family issue, a source at the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 37-year-old Portuguese's future at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation after he reportedly told the club of his desire to leave in order to play in the Champions League next season. read more The source, however, maintained that the Portugal international, who has a year left on his contract, is not for sale. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register United's tour gets underway against Liverpool in Bangkok on July 12 before games against Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace. They also face Aston Villa in Perth on July 23. It is unclear when Ronaldo will rejoin the squad. Ronaldo scored 24 goals in all competitions for United last season as they finished sixth in the league and missed out on Champions League qualification. They kick off the new campaign at home against Brighton & Hove Albion on Aug. 7 in manager Erik ten Hag's first competitive game in charge. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Dhruv Munjal and Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.