Manchester United have announced the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
It is understood that the two parties met and agreed to terminate the contract of the Portuguese captain with immediate effect.
The decision is believed to be in the best interest of both parties.
This is coming after Ronaldo decided to publicly criticise the club on Piers Morgan show. This marked the beginning of the end of his celebrated return to the club that shot him to limelight, and has now left under acrimonious circumstances.
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Ronaldo said, “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success.”
Manchester United announced “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester Utd by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future. Everyone at Manchester Utd remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”
