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– Cristiano Ronaldo is travelling back to Manchester for showdown talks about his future with the club.
– The Athletic’s David Ornstein broke the news early this evening.
– “The 37-year-old is expected in Manchester on Monday and will hold discussion with United, having informed them of his wish to leave this summer if a suitable offer arrives,” Ornstein wrote.
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– “It is unclear at this stage if he will train with United on Tuesday, but he is expected to have face-to-face dialogue with Ten Hag in the coming days.
– “His return is believed to be viewed by the Old Trafford as a positive sign.
– “Sources around the matter suggest it is increasingly likely that Ronaldo remains at United, but there is still a lack of clarity about the situation.”
🚨 EXCL: Cristiano Ronaldo travelling back to Manchester today & will hold talks with Man Utd on future. Unclear if/when 37yo will return to training. Club stance still not for sale + expect him to be important part of side next season @TheAthleticUK #MUFC https://t.co/4AZVRPm1cO
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 25, 2022
– With the players having been given today off, all eyes will be on the AON Training Complex in Carrington tomorrow to see if the galactico takes part in training.
– His request to leave the club has so far been resisted by United, who in any case have not been approached by any club about a possible transfer.
– Bayern Munich, Napoli, PSG, Chelsea, Juventus and Real Madrid have all reportedly turned down the chance to sign the striker.
– Ronaldo asked to be excused from the club’s southern hemisphere tour for “family reasons”.
– Until now, whatever opinions have been expressed about the famous number 7, his professionalism has never been questioned by anyone.
– It is therefore fully expected that he will indeed take part in training tomorrow.
– Whether or not this gives Erik ten Tag time to integrate him with his squad ahead of the new season would also remain to be seen.
