Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United: Portugal's superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has separated from Manchester United. He decided to leave the club by mutual agreement. The Premier League club (Manchester United) gave this information by posting on social media on Tuesday. Manchester United wrote on their Twitter, Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect. The club would like to thank him for his immense contribution for a second time at Old Trafford.
This was Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. He came from Italian club Juventus before the start of the 2021-22 season. He spent three years with Juventus before returning to Old Trafford.
The legendary footballer left Manchester United for the first time in the year 2009, where he spent nine wonderful years of his career. After which he joined the Spanish club Real Madrid.
Ronaldo was facing severe criticism after his recent interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.
In the interview, Ronaldo criticized the club on many issues. He also alleged that some owners of the club were trying to 'force him out'. Ronaldo's decision to part ways with United appears to have come as a result of this explosive interview.
Manchester United read in a statement: Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect. The club would like to thank him for his immense contribution during his second spell at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances. Wishes him and his family all the best for the future.
Everyone at Manchester United is focused on working together to continue the team's progress under Erik ten Haag and deliver success on and off the pitch, the statement added.
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently present in Qatar with his Portuguese team for the FIFA World Cup.
