Cristiano Ronaldo responds as eye-catching report claims Man Utd exit discussions are ‘underway’

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a brief response to suggestions he will leave Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon this summer.

Ronaldo spent time in the Sporting academy and played 31 matches for their first team before joining Manchester United in 2003. Of course, he is now back at the Theatre of Dreams following hugely successful spells at Real Madrid and Juventus.

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Ronaldo still loves Sporting and this has led to rumours he could go back to the Portuguese club. Alongside Roma and Bayern Munich, they have been linked with his signature in recent weeks.

The striker, 37, is unsure whether he will be able to end his career on a high with Manchester United. They are going through a period of transition under Erik ten Hag and are far behind the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool.

Ronaldo’s desire to lift major honours in the next few seasons would put a Sporting move in doubt. They have won one Primeira Liga title in 20 years and have never triumphed in the Champions League or Europa League.

Despite this, Sport TV Portugal claim talks between United and