Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to the UK and will meet with the team’s executives for crucial talks in which he will announce his intention to resign immediately. The 37-year-old fugitive superstar will inform the Red Devils in showdown negotiations that he will not accept their offer of a new contract.
Due to family reasons, Ronaldo was unable to travel with United on their pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia. However, Erik ten Hag’s team will train at Carrington on Tuesday.
Ronaldo, a national hero of Portugal, wants a long-term move so he can play in the Champions League again after United’s disappointing sixth-place finish in the previous campaign.
In his illustrious career, he has never participated in the Europa League. While the striker is a key component of the new manager Ten Hag’s plans for this season, United insists that he is not for sale.
Ronaldo, who returned to United from Juventus in August 2021 on a two-year contract with a third-year option, will be urged to stay by the Dutchman.
Atletico Madrid is the most recent club to be linked, and United is willing to accept a loan move for the upcoming season so he can compete in Europe’s top club competition.
