Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Could Leave Manchester United on Free Transfer | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Cristiano Ronaldo (Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly
received “no interest” from other clubs despite Manchester United
making him available for a free transfer to any side willing to take
on the remainder of his £500,000-a-week contract.
ESPN’s Mark Ogden reported Saturday
that United, with support from the Glazer family ownership, has sought out potential suitors since the summer
transfer window, when Ronaldo expressed a desire to leave Old Trafford,
to no avail.
The update comes after United announced
Ronaldo would be left out of the matchday squad for Saturday’s
Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after refusing to come on as a substitute during Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
He then left the pitch prior to the final
whistle.
“We will miss him tomorrow,” United manager Erik ten
Hag told reporters Friday. “It’s a miss for the squad but it’s
important for the attitude and mentality of the group and now we have
to focus on Chelsea as that is important. He remains an important
part of the squad.”
Ronaldo, 37, has started just two of
United’s 10 Premier League matches so far this season. He’s recorded
two goals and one assist in 12 appearances (six starts) across all
competitions.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner posted
a statement Thursday on Instagram:
Ronaldo is expected to remain in a
headline role for Portugal at the men’s FIFA World Cup next month despite
his limited club involvement, and United are hopeful his play in the
tournament can create more interest heading into January’s winter
transfer window, per Ogden.
If a full transfer can’t be found—Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is the only one to even make an inquiry
so far—it’s also possible the forward could be loaned out at a
reduced rate for the rest of the term, according to Ogden.
Ronaldo’s contract with United is set
to expire in June.
Meanwhile, a victory over the Blues on
Saturday would push the Red Devils into fourth place in the Premier
League table.
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