Manchester United 'will sanction Cristiano Ronaldo's January departure.' after concerns were raised about the Portuguese's future at the club following his benching in the derby humiliation
Manchester United are willing to sanction Cristiano Ronaldo's January departure.
The Portuguese striker wanted to leave the tumultuous club in the summer, but Erik ten Hag was determined to keep the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo's future was raised once more as Ten Hag summoned players to training. The 37-year-old was an unused substitute in United's 6-3 loss to Manchester City.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be allowed to leave Manchester United in January, after his future at the club was raised again following Sunday's humiliating 6-3 derby loss to Manchester City.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, was left on the bench at the Etihad Stadium, with United manager Erik ten Hag claiming he didn't bring the Portuguese forward on because he respected his career.Roy Keane, a former Reds captain turned pundit, slammed his former club for disrespecting the 37-year-old, who wanted to leave during the summer transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo can leave Manchester United during the January transfer window.
This season, the Portuguese superstar has only played 80 minutes of Premier League football.According to The Telegraph, Ten Hag and club officials are now willing to negotiate a move as Ronaldo targets a mid-season January exit.
Ronaldo has played just 80 minutes in the Premier League since being denied the opportunity to leave Old Trafford and has been relegated to the bench, with his last league start coming in United's 4-0 loss to Brentford in early September.
Ronaldo was clearly frustrated by his teammates' performances against reigning league champions Manchester City, as he was forced to watch United's cataclysmic implosion from the safety of the dugout.Ronaldo was turned down by a number of European clubs due to his desire to join a Champions League club and further cement his status as the competition's top goalscorer, with many big clubs unwilling to pay his extortionate salary demands.
An offer from Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal came in, but Ronaldo wants to stay in Europe, and United is now willing to listen to offers for their legendary No 7.Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Manchester City's 6-3 derby loss on Sunday.
On his way to training on Monday, United's No. 7 wore an emotionless expression.
Ten Hag was adamant about keeping the superstar striker at the club throughout the summer transfer window, but is said to be more willing to let him go as he attempts to build a squad capable of competing for silverware this season.
After a dismal performance against Pep Guardiola's side on Sunday, Ronaldo could return to United's starting lineup for their weekend trip to Everton, with Ten Hag expected to make changes.As the record Premier League holders were picked apart by Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, the Dutchman blasted his players for lacking belief when in possession.
Ronaldo's current contract with the Manchester giants expires at the end of the season, which means the club will have to sanction a January sale if they don't want to see him leave for free in the summer.
Erik ten Hag wanted to keep the 37-year-old for the season at first.
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