Ronaldo

The relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo, the third-highest earning athlete in the world, and Manchester United, the third-most valuable soccer franchise ...

In 2020, Ronaldo became the first soccer player to surpass $1 billion in career earnings, according to Forbes. Ronaldo has built an immense following off the field, and his 462 million Instagram followers are the most in the world. A five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest players of all-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo has requested to leave Manchester United this summer so he can play Champions League football, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Ronaldo is said to view playing in the Champions League and competing for major trophies as essential. Ronaldo failed to win the Champions League with Juve in his three seasons with the Turin giants, but he lifted the trophy with United in 2008 and four times with Madrid. He was the top scorer in Serie A for the last two seasons he was in Turin and scored 101 goals in 134 appearances. Despite his stated respect and love for United and their fans, the former Real Madrid star feels he needs the motivation of playing in the Champions League in the last stage of his career.

Manchester United's position is Ronaldo has a year left on his contract - but the forward wants to play Champions League football again.

As The Athletic’s Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell wrote: “New manager Erik ten Hag has been preparing for Ronaldo’s presence in his team and emphasised the point at his unveiling. So Ronaldo’s desire to leave creates turbulence, especially as United are yet to secure any of their prime transfer targets. Ronaldo undoubtedly has a strong emotional tie to United — this is his second spell at the club. He was United’s top scorer last season with 24 goals in 38 games. They are still to make a signing this summer. He previously played there between 2003 and 2009, winning the Premier League three times and the Champions League once.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United this summer if the Premier League club receive an appropriate offer, according to multiple reports on ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester United he wants to leave the club this summer.

Mendes, is said to have already been sounding out potential buyers, with Bayern Munich and Chelsea linked. With the Portugal international in the twilight of his career, he is adamant he wants to carry on playing at the highest level of the game and does not want to miss out on the Champions League for even one season. Ronaldo is determined to carry on playing in the Champions League as he nears the end of his career, and nd United’s failure to secure a top four finish last season has convinced him he needs to find a club where he can compete for top honours again.

The superstar reportedly wants to play in the Champions League and “fight for trophies.”

“A lack of Champions League football this coming season and wanting to fight for trophies is thought to be part of the reasoning behind his desire to leave,” The Athletic reports. According to David Ornstein and Adam Crafton of The Athletic, Ronaldo likes the club, but wants to move somewhere where he can compete for a Champion’s League title, if the right offer comes in. “The forward wants United to be competitive at the highest level and is said to be keen for them to match his ambition by strengthening the squad.”

Ronaldo, 37, has 12 months remaining on the contract he signed when he rejoined United last summer from Juventus. He scored 24 goals in all competitions last ...

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Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Premier League club that he wants to leave in the close season because of his desire to play in the ...

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester United he wants to leave this summer due to the club being in the Europa League.

For someone to be at the end of the whole system and approach to a game, yes, to a certain extent. Imagine the number of goals Liverpool would score with a team with Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, and Cristiano Ronaldo in it. In this article, we will look into whether Cristiano Ronaldo would be a good signing for Liverpool, just for the fun of it.

Man Utd and City want Serge Gnabry, United are looking for a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement, Barcelona want Raphinha and play hardball for Frenkie De Jong.

Paper Round’s view: Ronaldo is not necessarily suited to Ten Hag’s ideal tactical approach but he remains a brilliant goalscorer, and one who is worth compromising a system for if he is in the squad. While it is clear that Manchester United do not want to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, and there are limited options available to the 37-year-old Portuguese international striker in terms of clubs who could afford him, United’s manager Erik ten Hag is considering a replacement. Paper Round’s view: City are reportedly focusing on securing a left-back for next season after signing two strikers and a midfielder already this season, so their priority is in defence before they concentrate on other areas of the pitch.

Ronaldo returned to United from Juventus last summer and scored 24 goals in 38 games; United failed to win a trophy for the fifth successive season and ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The 37-year-old feels the urge to win even more in the twilight of his career, but is understood to feel that may not be possible at Old Trafford next season. Thirteen players have left the club this summer but none have yet arrived.

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They have, however, qualified for the Europa League - UEFA's second-tier club competition. GOAL takes a look at when his contract expires, what kind of money he earns, potential destinations and more. Ronaldo has won the Champions League on five occasions and holds the record for most goals scored in the history of the illustrious tournament, as well as the record for most appearances.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United, proving Liverpool and Jürgen Klopp were right about all along. It was a transfer the Reds would never ...

Liverpool know that having players who either don't fit the style or are not prepared to push the train (or in Ronaldo's case, seemingly both) is simply not a formula that adds up. Ten Hag needs a way to move beyond the static forward, but pushing Ronaldo out of the door would not go down well. "So if I would speak to a player now and he would tell me: ‘if you were playing in the Champions League next year I would be really interested’, I would put the phone down from my side. They might not realise it yet, but for Ten Hag and Manchester United, letting Ronaldo go this summer would work to the new manager's advantage. With the forward now 37, he does not have time to wait around for Manchester United — he needs success now. The chances of that arriving next season appear slim, and so Ronaldo wants out.

Chelsea Transfer News: Jamie Carragher is revelling in Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Manchester United this summer, offering Todd Boehly his honest ...

But you can win games and be a strong team without Cristiano Ronaldo. This is also true." With Ronaldo's situation hitting the headlines and the Blues among several named potential suitors, Carragher is revelling in the Portuguese star's decision. Jamie Carragher has publicised his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Manchester United this summer amid Chelsea's reported interest in the striker.

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•5h ago •5h ago "The last six months have shown us that Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer look quite so good together. •5h ago “New manager Erik ten Hag has been preparing for Ronaldo’s presence in his team and emphasised the point at his unveiling. •5h ago If Ajax get what they want, which is thought to be around €50 million guaranteed, the 24-year-old will have to choose his preferred destination. Both English sides believe Martinez is happy to join them and personal terms are not expected to be an issue. •5h ago "A player who can bring a stadium to its feet. I am looking forward to working with him." They’re not the only young players to keep an eye on during this pre-season.

Now that the soccer superstar reportedly wants out from Man U., we figure out where he's most likely to go.

The Blues have a new owner Todd Boehly, who is looking to make a splash at the helm. Count out Ronaldo moving to one of his old clubs outside of his home nation or to a country he’s never played in. Sporting is his boyhood club, playing for some level of the franchise from 1997-2003. Multiple reports have claimed Ronaldo has prioritized playing in the UEFA Champions League for the rest of his career, hoping to force a move away from Old Trafford this summer. The French giants lost in the Round of 16 with the Argentinian legend’s only season in Paris. The easy comparison is to Lionel Messi, who secured his transfer to PSG from Barcelona at 34.

The forward wants to leave United if a suitable offer comes in - a move which could work for Ronaldo, the club and their new manager.

Only a very select number of clubs can consider signing Ronaldo this summer and the hook he has left dangling in a shallow pool might not get the nibble he wants with the season a month away. Point to his personal statistics, the goals and the appeal. The big reunion was also meant to see Ronaldo bring on players like Marcus Rashford and Sancho but the form of both would indicate he inhibited them. Not when a sixth-place finish in the Premier League brings the ignominy of Europa League football in 2022-23. United maintain their talisman will not be sold but it is the lack of attacking alternatives, rather than a desperation to retain Ronaldo, that currently stands as the greatest motivation to hold on. It was a battle Ten Hag had neither the stomach nor will to take on, not when Ronaldo holds such sway inside Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo's request to leave Manchester United has been met with a humourous response from Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney, who has asked what the ...

What would quantify a "suitable offer" for the Premier League outfit too is up for debate, given they would be losing one of the game's all-time greatest players. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has requested to be allowed to leave if a fitting offer is tabled - and now McElhenney, who co-owns the Welsh outfit with fellow actor Ryan Reynolds, has jokingly asked just what that would entail. Cristiano Ronaldo's request to leave Manchester United has been met with a humourous response from Wrexham owner and actor Rob McElhenney, who has asked what the definition of a "suitable" bid for the star would be.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Premier League club that he wants to leave in the close season because of his desire to play in the ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's request to leave Manchester United has been met with a humourous response from Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney, who has asked what the ...

What would quantify a "suitable offer" for the Premier League outfit too is up for debate, given they would be losing one of the game's all-time greatest players. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has requested to be allowed to leave if a fitting offer is tabled - and now McElhenney, who co-owns the Welsh outfit with fellow actor Ryan Reynolds, has jokingly asked just what that would entail. Cristiano Ronaldo's request to leave Manchester United has been met with a humourous response from Wrexham owner and actor Rob McElhenney, who has asked what the definition of a "suitable" bid for the star would be.

According to recent reports, Manchester United could be close to losing Cristiano Ronaldo as the player's agent is looking for deals with other clubs in ...

Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham - When Manchester United Face The Big Six In The 22/23 Premier League Season Otherwise, Cristiano will be ready to leave Manchester United this summer due to a lack of ambition from the club.

However, the Poland international's willingness to join Barcelona has all but ruled this possibility out, meaning a potential Premier League switch could be on ...

Various outlets had declared that if a suitable offer was received by Richard Arnold and others on the United board, then Ronaldo would put pressure on them to accept, as he aims to keep his Champions League drive alive. However, his willingness to leave Old Trafford has only been enhanced by the news that emerged on Friday. More modest wages could make this transfer a more viable one for manager Thomas Tuchel, who has waxed lyrical of United's talismanic figure in the past, who netted in the 1-1 draw with the Blues at the rear end of 2021/22. The same piece goes on to add that the reason for the current World Champions being the 'favourites' in this race is due to the fact that United want a swap deal as their best scenario with Bayern Munich for Robert Lewandowski.

Sir Alex Ferguson was forced to personally intervene in order to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at Man United back in the summer of 2008 - Erik ten ...

While some top-quality signing will no doubt help persuade the Portugal captain to stay put, a pep talk - and perhaps a massage of the striker's ego - from Ten Hag may also do the trick. Opening up on the episode within his autobiography, Ferguson wrote: "I said [to Ronaldo], 'I know you want to go to Real Madrid, but I'd rather shoot you than sell you to that guy [Calderon] now. "My coach [Ferguson] was kind enough to come and see me in Lisbon a few days ago. Back in 2008, the Red Devils faced the same predicament and ultimately prevailed thanks to Ferguson's intervention. United appear to have a battle on their hands to persuade the Portuguese superstar to remain at the club - and not for the first time in his career. The Red Devils have been rocked by the news that their iconic No. 7 is ready to quit the club this summer, just one year on from sealing a sensational Old Trafford return.

The Portuguese star stunned Old Trafford on Saturday by handing in a transfer request, frustrated both by the lack of new signings and bewildered by other ...

United's hitman is reportedly keen to take his tally of consecutive Champions League seasons to 20 and move to a fresh European giant in pursuit of silverware. The 37-year-old forward's wish to leave is driven by his desire to play in the Champions League - The Portuguese superstar wants to leave to a side in the Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United but where might he go? We look at some potential options, including Real Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern ...

But you never know the future. Viana, who was speaking before Ronaldo's desire to leave United became public knowledge, added: "But we never know. But if he were willing to take a pay-cut and play the role of understudy to Karim Benzema, it could be a move to suit all parties.

The Portuguese had won nine trophies during his first stint at Manchester United.... One of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the world of football, ...

For the first time since the 2004/05 season, Ronaldo went trophyless. At 36, he decided to leave Juventus just before the summer transfer window was going to end. He was also the first-ever Portuguese player to join the ranks of the Red Devils.

Liverpool fans are no doubt watching on with glee as Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for a move away from Old Trafford, just 12 months on from his return to ...

It’s telling that most incoming players seem to be posing for photos at Kirkby within a week of the first reports of serious interest. Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola will virtually have their full squads at their disposal when they reconvene in the next couple of weeks. Clubs are supposed to act with conviction, enacting long-term plans with the minimum of fuss. Ronaldo is said to be concerned that United will be unable to compete for the biggest trophies this season. His worries are, implicitly, a compliment to the Reds. Public posturing or otherwise, De Jong has already spoken of his contentment at the Nou Camp. He may be open to joining United, but he’s hardly enthused.

But in his second coming at Manchester United, he couldn't prevent the club from being an also-ran in the race for a Champions League spot. While his own ...

Nine of his 18 league goals came in or after March – a time when the battle for a Champions League spot was all but lost. At Juventus, it was against Alvaro Morata. The Spaniard is a highly intelligent striker who occupies the left side of the field and prefers to cut into his right before taking a shot. But when the number of goals go down from the high 40s to the mid-20s – that defensive effort that has been lacking, takes a toll on the team. For the 16th season running, Ronaldo scored over 20 goals in a season. It is a demand borne out of United’s inability to reach Europe’s top-most club competition and a sluggish start to the transfer market for the upcoming season. But in his second coming at Manchester United, he couldn’t prevent the club from being an also-ran in the race for a Champions League spot.

The Portuguese had won nine trophies during his first stint at Manchester United.... One of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the world of football, ...

For the first time since the 2004/05 season, Ronaldo went trophyless. At 36, he decided to leave Juventus just before the summer transfer window was going to end. He was also the first-ever Portuguese player to join the ranks of the Red Devils.

Cristiano Ronaldo has informed Manchester United of his desire to leave the club this summer. As we reported HERE on Saturday afternoon, the five-time ...

So, with Ronaldo eager to leave United for a second time, the question that has to be asked is; where will he be playing his football in 2022/23? At the age of 37, Ronaldo wants to be in a team competing for major honours, not one playing in the Europa League. The Portuguese’s decision to push for a move away from United less than a year after his return is reportedly due to his need for Champions League football, as well as the team’s lack of productivity in the market thus far.

It has been a turbulent few days at United, with doubts over Ronaldo's future and whether he will report for pre-season training as expected.

Sources close to United players told The Athletic that Ronaldo’s exit would “liberate” some of his team-mates and allow them to express themselves again — almost as if a weight would be lifted from their shoulders. Although tax breaks in Italy alleviate some of the burden of taking on Ronaldo’s huge wages, Serie A is on its knees after the pandemic. It is an argument that is not without merit, given how challenging it is for any coach to accommodate Ronaldo — the 2022 model — in a tactical system that plays to the strengths of the collective. While that guarantees goals — he was United’s top scorer last season with 24 in all competitions — there are legitimate questions to be asked about the benefits of starting a new era with an individualistic forward who turns 38 in February. In the eyes of some, the Ronaldo situation is not black and white. Rangnick felt that as Ronaldo’s time at United was uncertain beyond the end of the season, it made sense to act sooner rather than later to reconfigure the side’s attack. From United’s point of view this time around, the expectation is still that Ronaldo will see out the final 12 months of his contract. The prospect of Ronaldo leaving United was, after all, bubbling away under the surface when the team’s form flatlined under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and then Ralf Rangnick. Ronaldo was afforded similar leeway when he flew to Portugal in March, once it became clear he would miss the Manchester derby. That is the best case scenario. Much, however, will depend on the talks that are due to take place with Ten Hag upon Ronaldo’s return to training. That conversation will go a long way to deciding whether Ronaldo stays or not.