Cristiano Ronaldo’s press interview could speed up his departure from Manchester United even before the end of the World Cup in Qatar instead of the winter transfer window.
newspaper quotes”demThe Spaniard said Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan also caused great anger among his fellow players.
The striker angered his former and current colleagues, manager Erik ten Hag and all the owners of the club.
Although CR7’s departure appears imminent, according to the newspaper, his United colleagues want him gone before the end of the World Cup.
The newspaper added that the feeling within the group is that the best thing would be for the Manchester United board to find a way to get rid of Cristiano while he was with Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar so he would not return to the club. ‘Old Trafford.
During the interview, Cristiano confirmed that he was surprised that the club’s youngsters didn’t take him as an example, and indicated that they listen to his instructions and, after two minutes, forget them and do what they think is best, adding that some do not care, and for this reason they consider it impossible for them to have a career for long, without naming who he was referring to.
Ronaldo stressed that Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro were exceptions at United, along with Diogo Dalot, who praised him for his professionalism and predicted a successful career for him.
Ronaldo has criticized the little progress he has found at the club since his return, compared to his first spell, and has also admitted he is close to signing for Manchester City, but has feelings for United.
The role of the “Don”, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has declined in the “Red Devils” squad since the Dutch coach Erik Ten Hag, who arrived from Ajax Amsterdam, took over last May and was punished in this season for refusing to come on as a substitute in a game.
In an inspiring interview with ‘Tok TV’ last Sunday, Ronaldo, who made his name at Old Trafford in his early days between 2003 and 2009, said he felt ‘betrayed’ by United, and believes the prominent figures at the club were trying to overthrow him and that “I have no respect for him (the manager) because he doesn’t show respect for me”.
And the club released a statement saying: “Manchester United have followed up on media coverage regarding an interview conducted by Cristiano Ronaldo. The club will consider a response after confirming all the facts,” amid speculation that his career in the club is about to end and will start early next year in the winter transfer market.
