Bruno Fernandes Provides Urgent Update on Cristiano Ronaldo's Future at Old Trafford

Bruno Fernandes Provides Urgent Update on Cristiano Ronaldo's Future at Old Trafford

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Bruno Fernandes has cast doubts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Manchester United
  • Ronaldo is said to be keen on a move away this summer and has informed United chiefs about his desire to leave
  • Despite the uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo’s future, Fernandes has pleaded for respect for Ronaldo’s space
  • The star forward is yet to report to camp, with reports suggesting he had been afforded some time off to attend to personal issues

Bruno Fernandes has provided an update on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.

Ronaldo has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks, with the Man United attacker linked with a potential summer exit.

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A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo at full time of the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium. Photo by James Williamson.
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According to Metro UK, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner informed United chiefs of his desire to leave the club earlier in the month.

The 37-yer-old has since been missing in action and is yet to link up with his United teammates for the pre-season.

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The Portuguese ace is said to be unhappy with the Red Devils’ alleged lack of ambition and Champions League football.

Bruno Fernandes speaks out on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future

Fernandes has now cast doubt on Ronaldo’s Old Trafford future, with the midfielder admitting he does not know if the former Real Madrid forward will continue with the Red Devils.

Despite the uncertainty, the midfielder insisted that Ronaldo must be afforded time and space to decide his future.

"Obviously, we have to respect the decision of everyone," Fernandes said as quoted by The Mirror.
"I don’t know what Cristiano said to the club, to the manager, I don’t know what’s going on in his, but we have to respect his space.

"From everything we know, he had some family problems, so we have to respect his space," he added.

Nani pleads with Ronaldo not to quit Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported ex-Man United star Nani has asked Cristiano Ronaldo to consider staying at Old Trafford for one more season.

Nani revealed that he has been unsuccessful in his efforts to reach Ronaldo over the phone to discuss the matter.

Ronaldo is staring at an uncertain future with the Red Devils, with reports suggesting that the 37-year-old is keen to depart the club this summer.

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