With one year left on his current deal, the 37-year-old has asked to leave Old Trafford this summer.
For example, the club’s inactivity in the transfer market has been a source of frustration for Portugal’s all-time leading scorer.
It appears United are close to completing the moves of Christian Eriksen and Terrell Malacia, while rumors persist about a big-money transfer for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
But Ronaldo is “impatient with their response to a disastrous season,” according to Manchester Evening News.
United’s sluggish transfer market and salary cuts from not taking the top four are among the main issues driving Ronaldo’s desire to leave. #mufc https://t.co/8U8Riu8gga
– Samuel Lockhurst (@samuelluckhurst) 5 July 2022
In addition to the protests surrounding the lack of signings, the report claims that Ronaldo has been “disturbed” by the reduction in players’ salaries. [25%] As a result of their failure in the Champions League.
When he struck a deal at Old Trafford, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner agreed a £480,000-a-week contract with the club, but this season he will be set to earn a £360,000 salary when United play in the Europa League.
Ronaldo believes he has “three or four years” left at the top, but dressing room sources still believe he will stay at the club, she says Manchester Evening News.
A number of clubs, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich, have held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, over a possible move.
Mendes even spoke with Barcelona President Joan Laporta during his recent trip to Barcelona, according to Spanish publication AS.
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