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Manchester United's preparations for the 2022/23 campaign have been thrown into jeopardy following the revelation that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club in pursuit of Champions League football.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed training with Manchester United on Monday due to "family reasons", just days after the Portugal star reportedly told the club he wants to leave. United players who had been away on international duty over the close-season were scheduled to meet up with the rest of the squad on Monday. But, according to British media reports, Ronaldo did not attend, with his reason for failing to appear at United's training ground accepted by the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo was not the only senior player absent from Manchester United training on Monday.
Manchester United always knew this would be the summer in which they finally waved goodbye to a number of players who quite simply didn't want to play for the club anymore.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not train with Manchester United on Monday after the club gave him permission to delay his return because of «family reasons,» sources have told ESPN.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not report back for the first day of pre-season training with Manchester United due to «family reasons». The 37-year-old has reportedly asked to leave United just days before he was due to report back for pre-season, alongside the club's international players who were given an extended break due to Nations League matches in June.
Manchester United are aiming to complete five signings by the end of their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not expected to return to Manchester United training on Monday after the club accepted his explanation that family reasons would prevent him for coming back as scheduled.