Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United by mutual consent
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Man United announce Cristiano Ronaldo has LEAVED the club by mutual consent in a 67-word statement, without mentioning his stellar interview, as they praise his ‘immense contribution’
- Manchester United announced that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club by mutual consent in a 67-word statement posted on their website
- Ronaldo also released a statement on Tuesday, confirming that he and the club have ‘mutually agreed to terminate our contract early’
- The decision to part ways comes after Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan
- United made no mention of his interview with Morgan in their statement
Manchester United have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club with immediate effect, but made no mention of his stellar interview with Piers Morgan.
The announcement comes following the 37-year-old’s two-part interview with Morgan on TalkTV last week.
A Explanation of 67 words from Manchester United read on Tuesday: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect.
The club thanks him for his tremendous contribution during two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family all the best for the future.
“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to achieve success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo released his own statement following the news, writing: “Following talks with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed to terminate our contract early.
“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never change. However, it feels like the right time for me to look for a new challenge.
“I wish the team every success for the rest of the season and for the future.”
Manchester United announce that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club by mutual consent
Ronaldo criticized the club in a two-part interview with Piers Morgan last week
In Ronaldo’s interview with Morgan, the Red Devils explored the possibility of terminating Ronaldo’s contract seven months early without paying any of the £16 million he is expected to earn in June 2023.
United believed Ronaldo had breached his terms of employment with his criticism of the club’s American owners, manager Erik ten Hag, the club’s facilities, his teammates and former Red Devils players including Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.
As the interview dominated Ronaldo’s preparations for the World Cup, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had to speak out about his treatment at Old Trafford on Monday.
“I’m bulletproof – I’m wearing an iron suit,” said Ronaldo. “In my life, the best timing is always my timing. I don’t have to think about what other people think. I speak when I want.
Ronaldo criticized Erik ten Hag and the Glazer family, saying he had been ‘betrayed’
“The players have known me very well for years and know what type of person I am and what I believe in.
“It’s an ambitious bunch that’s hungry and focused. So I’m sure it (the interview) won’t shake the concentration and focus of the locker room.
“Stop asking my teammates about me. If you asked other players about Cristiano Ronaldo I would be upset. If you want to ask them about the World Cup and the team, I’d like you to do that.’
The announcement comes just two days before Ronaldo kicks off Portugal’s World Cup final against Ghana.
More to follow
Portugal’s World Cup campaign starts on Thursday evening against Ghana in Group H
