Manchester United Owner Avram Glazer Speaks Highly of Cristiano Ronaldo Despite Contract Termination

• Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo mutually agreed to terminate the players contract after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan
• Ronaldo in the interview called out many important figures in the club, questioned the owner's plan for the club as just money not football
• Co-owner Avram Glazer has now broken his silence but did not fight back at Ronaldo instead he showered him with praises

Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer has spoken to the public for the first time since the club mutually agreed with Cristiano Ronaldo to terminate his contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo's interview particularly touched the owners, the Glazers family where he said the American business don't care about the club, they only care about their finances. He also criticized head coach Erik Ten Hag.

The American billionaire did not go the Ronaldo way by criticizing the Portuguese but instead spoke good on Ronaldo's relationship and services to the club and also wished him the best luck in his future.

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Avram Glazer appreciates Cristiano Ronaldo

The Manchester United co-owner speaking to Sky News from Florida refused to speak on Ronaldo's comments but praised him for his services to the club.

“Well, I'll tell you about Cristiano Ronaldo - he's a great Manchester United player, I appreciate everything he's done for the club. I wish Ronaldo the best luck in the future”.

Ronaldo is currently with Portugal at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar where he will hope to lead his country to glory. Portugal will play African nation Ghana in group H.

Ronaldo left United for free

Sports Brief earlier reported that Ronaldo gave up significant wages to leave Manchester United despite having his contract terminated by the club which should have amounted to a payout.

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Ronaldo, who is on £500,000 per week according to Daily Mail, gave up the remainder of his seven months wages amounting to a staggering £16m to leave the club.

According to The Guardian, the club explored legal actions against Ronaldo for breach of contract which would mean no pay-out, but the two parties agreed to a mutual termination.