Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester
United has been terminated with immediate effect, the club said. The
development is due to a controversial interview with Piers Morgan (Uncensored) where Ronaldo
criticised the club.
Ronaldo said in the interview which became public last week that
he had “no respect” for United manager Erik ten Hag.
The club said Ronaldo’s exit was “mutually agreed. The club thanks
him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford,” said a
Manchester United statement.
It added, “Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on
continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to
deliver success on the pitch.”
The club had said it will state its position on Cristiano
Ronaldo’s claim after the investigation.
“Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually
agreed to end our contract early,” the Club said.
Ronaldo who is in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup said in his
reaction, “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 for the remainder of the season
and for the future.”
Ronaldo re-signed for Manchester United on a two-year contract
with the option to extend for a further year in August 2021.
United paid €15m or £12.9m plus a further €8m (£6.9m) in add-ons
to the 37-year-old who left Juventus.
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