Manchester United Urged to Decide on Cristiano Ronaldo's Future Fast to Avoid Huge Saga

Manchester United Urged to Decide on Cristiano Ronaldo's Future Fast to Avoid Huge Saga

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Gary Neville has warned of a potential transfer saga at Manchester United involving Cristiano Ronaldo
  • The United legend has urged the club to be decisive in their next course of action to avoid derailing Erik Ten Hag’s plans
  • Ronaldo is yet to return for pre-season training, with reports suggesting he is out for ‘family reasons’

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has urged the club to sort out the Cristiano Ronaldo equation early enough to avoid a ‘transfer saga’.

Last week, Ronaldo informed the club he wanted to leave, with Champions League football believed to be the key motivator behind his decision.

According to The Sun, the 37-year-old was due to hold showdown talks with Erik Ten Hag on Monday, July 4 but that did not happen as his pre-season return was delayed due to ‘family reasons’.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Czech Republic at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 9, 2022. Photo by David S. Bustamante.
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Further worrying reports suggested Ronaldo was handed an indefinite leave with his future at Manchester United now uncertain.

Amid the ongoing drama on Ronaldo’s potential exit. Neville took to social media to urge the club to be decisive in their next decision.

"The only important factor with the Ronaldo situation is that it’s dealt with decisively and quickly.” The former Manchester United defender said on Twitter.
"This can’t be a saga that takes the focus away from Erik ten Hag bedding in period for the next two months."

Manchester United’s stance on Ronaldo

As far as the Ronaldo situation is concerned, United have stayed firm in their stance that the Portugal superstar is not for sale.

His current contract is set to expire next summer, and there are a number of clubs that might be interested in his services.

In the Premier League, Chelsea looks like his most likely destination as reports claim his agent has been in contact with Blues owner Todd Boelhy.

Bayern Munich is another club that could suit Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Bundesliga giants are looking for the perfect replacement for want-away star Robert Lewandowski.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.