Ronaldo leaves Man Utd a week after Scorched Earth interview

A week after symbolically burning down his Man U career, in a bonfire of an interview with Piers Morgan, Star Forward Cristiano Ronaldo makes his departure official. As of now, the 37-year-old Portuguese footballer is no longer with the Premier League football club.

The announcement follows Ronaldo airing a laundry list of complaints during the Morgan interview, including his lack of respect for manager Erik ten Hag and his own sense of betrayal by the club. Ronaldo told Morgan: ‘I feel betrayed by Man Utd’ and ‘I have no respect for Erik ten Hag’ Ronaldo also expressed doubts that he would return to the team after this year’s World Cup where he plays for the Portuguese national team. He also added insult to the injury, stating that he “would be delighted to see Arsenal win the Premier League”.

In a statement reported by CNN, a Manchester United FC spokesman said: “The club thanks him for his immense contribution in two games at Old Trafford, in which he scored 145 goals in 346 games, and wishes him and his family all the best for the Future.” “Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the progress of the team under Erik ten Hag and working together to succeed on the pitch.”

Ronaldo has released his own statement on his departure. As reported by Sky sports newshe explained:

“Following talks with Manchester United, we have agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never change. For me, however, it seems the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the rest of the season and for the future.”

– Ronaldo Cristiano

Sky sports news confirms that Saudi Arabia made an offer for Ronaldo this summer that would have been accepted by United, but Ronaldo was unwilling to make the move.