Footballer legend Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Manchester United, the club made an official announcement on its social media handles on Tuesday.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect,” Manchester United confirmed in a statement.
“The club would like to thank him for his immense contribution in two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wish him and his family all the best for the future.
Everyone at Manchester United is focused on continuing to progress the team under Erik ten Haag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo’s take on his clash with Manchester United and the manager:
Earlier, Ronaldo had given an interview to Piers Morgan, which left football fans shocked. In the interview, the Portugal captain highlighted his relationship with Manchester United and its manager Erik ten Haag.
Asked if he felt that people at the club didn’t want him, Ronaldo said, “Yeah. Not only the coach, but some other two or three people around the club. I felt that some people didn’t want me.” want here, not only this year but also last year,” he said. Ronaldo also said that he has no respect for Erik ten Haag. He said, “I don’t have respect for him because he doesn’t show respect for me. If you don’t have respect for me, I will never have respect for you.”
The five-time Ballon d’Or awardee said he is bulletproof and the interview will not harm the Portugal team.
“Please, don’t ask players about me. Ask about the World Cup, I’m bulletproof, I have an armored mind. I have no doubt that this recent episode, that interview and other episodes with other players that Sometimes it happens, sometimes it can move the player but it will not move Portugal,” Ronaldo said ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Not only his interview but the timing of the interview was also a topic of discussion. Reflecting on the timing, Ronaldo said, “Time is always time. From your side, it’s easy to see how we can choose the timing. Sometimes you write the truth, and sometimes you lie. I don’t have to worry.” It is not necessary whether others believe. I speak when I want to. Everyone knows who I am, what I believe in.” Ronaldo added.