Man United make final decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's future after striker asked to leave this summer
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Former Manchester United winger Nani has devolved into the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo is believed to be keen on departing United this summer, barely a season after he rejoined them from Juventus.
According to the Daily Mail, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is yet to report to camp ahead of the new season, with the star forward still absent from United's pre-season tour.
Despite several reports linking Ronaldo with a move away, United has already clarified that the club icon is not for sale.
Man United make final decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's future after striker asked to leave this summer
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Nani, a former Man United star and Ronaldo's teammate at club and country, has now urged the 37-year-old forward to consider remaining at the Theatre of Dreams.
According to Nani, he has been unsuccessful in trying to reach Ronaldo on the phone to plead with him not to depart this summer.
"I hope (he will stay). He’s an important player and a player who always makes a difference. I hope he’s in a good mood to help the club," Nani, who won 12 trophies with United was quoted as saying.
"I tried to talk to him but when he’s on vacation he doesn’t answer the phone. He said, 'I’m so busy now, we’ll talk soon'," the winger added per Daily Mail.
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