According to reports, Man Utd have decided to let Cristiano Ronaldo move to another club this summer.
Widespread reports have indicated that the Portuguese international has asked the Red Devils hierarchy to leave this summer if they receive a “satisfactory” offer for their services.
Ronaldo has missed the final days of training this week for “family reasons” and a report on Tuesday insisted Man Utd are “in the dark” about his possible return date.
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The 37-year-old was signed alongside Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane last summer, but instead of building second-place finish in the 2020/21 season, the Red Devils fell to sixth this season.
Ronaldo’s 24 goals in 38 games in all competitions could not prevent Man Utd from finishing 13 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and 35 points behind Premier League champions Man City.
It is understood that one of the main reasons why Ronaldo pressed to leave this summer is the failure of United to qualify for the Champions League, while the disappointing recruitment so far this summer has set aside.
And now The Sun claims that Man Utd have decided that they will have to sell Ronaldo this summer after he asked to leave the club.
It is understood that Man Utd “were initially optimistic that their star striker would still be with them next season”, but the hierarchy has now acknowledged that they cannot keep him against his will and want to avoid a long and prolonged battle. “.
Despite wanting to keep Ronaldo at the club, Erik ten Hag “now accepts that he will have to plan for the future without him”.
The Chelsea have been linked with a move by the former Juventus and Real Madrid striker and former Premier League striker Noel Whelan believes he would be a good replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who has joined the Inter Milan on loan throughout the season.
Whelan told Football Insider: “Look, score goals. Score goals in the Premier League and the Champions League, and this is the first season he will not play in this competition. We want to see the best players in the world in these competitions, and certainly is still in this group.
“The sales of shirts he would wear and the marketing tool he would be for Chelsea: he is perfect to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku. He would bring a real excitement to the place. He has another good season in him, he has desire, drive and passion for playing, and that’s key.
“You have to congratulate him for wanting better and wanting to be tested, especially at his age.”