Cristiano Ronaldo 'asks to leave' Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told Manchester United that he wants to leave the Premier League club, just one season after his emotional return to Old Trafford.

The iconic Portuguese forward was known to be understandably underwhelmed as United struggled so badly in his first campaign back in English football.

And it had been widely known that he was demanding activity in the current transfer window before committing to the second year of the contract he signed in 2021.

That was a two-year deal, with a club option to extend it for one more year.

But it has been widely accepted that, given Ronaldo’s status, the decision of whether to see out the second year would lie entirely with him.

Now, claim the reports, he has decided that he does not wish to remain at a club that struggled in finishing sixth in the Premier League last season and which has yet to add a new summer signing.

For the first time since 2010, United went through the month of June without having added a new player in the summer window.

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