Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect

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NOV 23, 2022

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Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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In a brief statement, United said the decision, which comes a week after Ronaldo gave an explosive TV interview about his frustrations at the club, was made by mutual agreement.

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"The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances

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And wishes him and his family well for the future," the statement said.

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"Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team's progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch."

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Ronaldo is currently with the Portugal national team in Qatar for the World Cup.

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And said on Monday that the timing of his recent comments about United wouldn't affect the concentration of his Portuguese teammates.

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It brings the 37-year-old's second spell at the club to an acrimonious and disappointing end having scored just once in 10 Premier League appearances this season.

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