How Cristiano Ronaldo Angered Harry Maguire and Other Manchester United Stars As His Future Remains Uncertain

How Cristiano Ronaldo Angered Harry Maguire and Other Manchester United Stars As His Future Remains Uncertain

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Harry Maguire is said to have felt threatened by Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United last year due to his leadership capabilities
  • Edinson Cavani was also reportedly angered by having to play the second choice to Ronaldo while Martial's chances were significantly reduced
  • Ronaldo has made it clear to the club's officials that he wants to leave the club this summer

Details have emerged of how Cristiano Ronaldo annoyed Manchester United stars with his decision to return to Manchester United last summer.

Ronaldo is currently hitting negative headlines as far as United fans are concerned after it was revealed he wants to leave the club.

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Harry Maguire felt threatened by Ronaldo's qualities in the dressing room. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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New reports now indicate that the 37-year-old rubbed his United teammates the wrong way immediately after he returned to Old Trafford.

The Mirror reports that embattled captain Harry Maguire felt undermined by Ronaldo's return. The Portuguese international is a proven leader and Maguire is said to have felt threatened by his presence in the dressing room.

Edinson Cavani was the other player who felt the effects given that he had expected to lead the line for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ronaldo's return meant he had to play second-fiddle to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Additionally, the Uruguayan had to leave the number 7 jersey for Ronaldo.

The report also adds forward Antony Martial to the list. Martial's chances to cement his place in the United squad were hugely disrupted and he was eventually shipped out on loan to Sevilla.

Manchester United initiate talks with Paulo Dybala

Sports Brief has also reported that Manchester United have contacted the agent of Paulo Dybala over a possible signing this summer.

Dybala is a free agent after failing to renew his contract with Juventus after seven years with the Italian giants. United view Dybala as a possible replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports have been rife in the past days that Ronaldo has expressed his desire to quit Old Trafford if the right offer comes in.

It is understood that Ronaldo wants to continue competing at a high level, preferably in the Champions League. Despite his impressive individual goal-scoring form last season, United finished sixth and will compete in the Europa League next season.

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Martin Moses is a sports journalist with over five years of experience in media. He graduated from Multimedia University of Kenya (Bachelor of Journalism, 2017-2021)