Cristiano Ronaldo said it feels like ‘the right time for a new challenge’ after his contract with Manchester United was terminated.
The Portuguese has parted ways with Manchester United after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised manager Erik ten Hag and club officials.
Following Ronaldo’s interview the Premier League club issued a confirming the player’s departure with immediate effect.
United’s statement said the decision was mutually agreed with the player, whose reported £500,000-a-week contract still had six months to run, but it is understood there has been no pay-off and there are no ongoing obligations for the club.
Portugal international Ronaldo, who is due to kick-off his World Cup campaign against Ghana tomorrow, issued his own statement in which he said: “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.
“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.”
