EPL Icon Backs Ronaldo’s Decision to Snub Pre Season, Reveals Reason Why Forward Wants to Leave Man United

EPL Icon Backs Ronaldo’s Decision to Snub Pre Season, Reveals Reason Why Forward Wants to Leave Man United

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo has every right to feel aggrieved with the current situation at Manchester United
  • Ronaldo has failed to turn up for pre-season training with Manchester United for three consecutive days and has remained in Portugal
  • Ronaldo has informed Manchester United that he wants to leave the club this summer after the Red Devils failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward refused to resume Pre-season training with Manchester United.

The 37-year-old striker was supposed to resume on Monday, July 4, at the Carrington training base of the team but has cited family reasons for not showing up for three consecutive days.

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Rio Ferdinand says Cristiano Ronaldo is a winner and has every right to want a move away from Manchester United. Photo by Soccrates Images
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Rio Ferdinand has now backed Ronaldo’s decision to stay away from Manchester United as he insists the forward is presently not happy at Manchester United Daily Mail reports.

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“Anyone who wants to win football matches or trophies, anyone who is used to winning and competing every year at the top of the table for the biggest prizes, and then all of a sudden isn't - and doesn't even qualify for the Champions League - you can't sit here and expect them to be happy.”

Ronaldo had asked the Red Devils to sell him once they receive a suitable offer as he wants to keep playing in the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester United finally ready to sell Cristiano Ronaldo

Meanwhile, Manchester United has finally bowed to Cristiano Ronaldo’s request as they have now accepted to sell the forward this summer, Eurosport reports.

Chelsea, Napoli and Roma are the three clubs in the race to sign the 37-year-old forward who is seemingly unhappy at Manchester United.

Bayern Munich are reluctant to throw in a bid for the forward after they were heavily linked with Ronaldo as a possible replacement for wantaway Robert Lewandowski.

Bayern Munich make final and big decision about Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Oliver Kahn who is Bayern Munich’s director has stated clearly that the German champions will not be going for the signature of Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

For the past few days, Cristiano Ronaldo has been the major sporting headlines after telling Manchester United chiefs that he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Manchester United's inability to qualify for the Champions League this season is believed to be the main reason Ronaldo wants to leave as the Portuguese do not want to play in the Europa League.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..