Bruno Fernandes Speaks on Cristiano Ronaldo's Future at Old Trafford After Liverpool Win

• Bruno Fernandes has hinted at the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo departing Manchester United this summer
• Speaking after United's win over Liverpool, Fernandes called on supporters to ‘respect’ Ronaldo's decision regarding his future
• The veteran striker is said to be keen to join a Champions League club but has been short of transfer options
• Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid are some of the clubs the 37-year-old was initially linked with

Bruno Fernandes has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo is still keen on leaving Manchester United this summer.

Ronaldo has widely been linked with an exit despite still having a year left on his current deal with the Red Devils.

It is believed that the 37-year-old has already made it clear to United about his desire to quit the Theatre of Dreams.

According to Metro UK, Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, has been hunting for a new home for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, but there have been no interested suitors.

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Bruno Fernandes addresses Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford

Fernandes, who is also teammates with Ronaldo in the national team, has hinted the veteran striker could depart Man United.

Speaking after United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night, the midfielder called on supporters to ‘respect’ the forward’s decision regarding his future.

"For now, he is a United player. I don’t know about his future, if he will leave or if he will not leave," Fernandes told Eleven Sports.

"If he’s going to stay, we’ll be happy about it, if he’s going to leave because he thinks it’s best for him, I’ll be personally happy for him," he added.

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United were looking to get their campaign on track during their meeting with Liverpool, having lost their first two opening matches of the new season.

The Red Devils began the season on a disappointing note, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Brighton at Old Trafford.