MANCHESTER UNITED accept they WILL lose Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Portuguese superstar, 37, is currently on leave from training due to “family reasons”.
But Ronaldo has already made it clear he wants to quit following an unsuccessful return to Old Trafford ten months ago.
United were initially bullish about their star striker still being with them for next season.
But Red Devils bigwigs have now recognised they cannot keep him against his will and want to avoid a long, drawn-out battle.
New boss Erik ten Hag had admitted he wanted United's legendary No 7 to stay.
He said: “Ronaldo is a giant, because of what he's already shown and he's still very ambitious. Of course I would like to keep him.”
However, after talks with the board, Ten Hag now accepts he will have to plan for the future without him.
While Ronaldo was top scorer with 24 goals last season, United finished sixth on 58 points — their lowest tally in the Prem era and 35 points behind champs Manchester City.
SunSport reported in January that Ronaldo's advisors had told incoming chief executive Richard Arnold their client would not be staying if the club failed to qualify for the Champions League.
Despite his age, the super-fit forward still believes he can win honours at the highest level — just not with United.
He signed a two-year contract on his return from Juventus last August.
But he was immediately dismayed at how standards had dropped at the club since he left for Real Madrid back in 2009.
Ron was also frustrated at how many younger players were not prepared to take on board advice.
Meanwhile, free-agent midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, is close to signing and is expected to join his new team-mates on the second leg of their pre-season tour in Australia.
The Red Devils fly out to Bangkok tomorrow and face Liverpool on Tuesday.
United are also hopeful of signing midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, in a £56million deal despite Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisting they do not want to sell him.
De Jong moved to the Nou Camp from Ten Hag's former club Ajax in 2019.
Barca's financial woes mean the sale could still go through, with Laporta admitting: “We don't want to sell right now but it could interest us.”
United have accepted Fulham's £10m offer for Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira, 26.
Chima92
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too much selfish play ,he only wanted goals for himself not for the team thas why man UTD lost many matches
Scoring goals has always been his job in any team he plays for! If he didn't score goals as expected you all will still bash him online calling him names. Why not call out his u$eless overrated team mates like Harry Maguire and Pogba who failed to live up to their price tag? Let that guy breathe!
EdwinLepcha
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HOW??? none of you haters have answered this simple question! How did Ronaldo bring Man Utd down despite being the highest goal scorer in that dead team?? Is he the only one in the team?? 🤡🤡
too much selfish play ,he only wanted goals for himself not for the team thas why man UTD lost many matches
Tiunpsuz
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wasting time on one specific player.what if he doesn't come.de jong de jong.find other alternatives.sign a good striker and get billingham..pay what ever it takes.
Footballking26
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Luckily he qualified for the world cup, otherwise he would've changed his country by now😂🤣🤣
Chima92
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he was the reason
HOW??? none of you haters have answered this simple question! How did Ronaldo bring Man Utd down despite being the highest goal scorer in that dead team?? Is he the only one in the team?? 🤡🤡
fotadenstu
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Cr7 to Madrid once more
diebeinstz
1
Shut up are you a Man United fan who said we want to keep let him go
EdwinLepcha
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How did he send Man Utd to Europa league? Quit blabbing rubbish out of hate!
he was the reason
kareemholar
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he is a coward..
Just as you 😡
lisabikmt
1
How can United be made to rest on one person's shoulders
dopbdmopst
3
Coming to Man U was a mistake Ronaldo made. He would have had a swell time in Man City
Bellokaojeb1
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u mess the club and u want leave before u came man united day finished 2 and u carry them 6 place now u want leave u no even shame. ur useless fans dey call u best player. ok carry man u where u meet them before u leave u are always thinking about your record no be for team u no mind even your team lost 5_2 as long as u score hmmmm cr5
zuludesire
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Stop calling CR7 name; the guy knows that his career is ending soon, please allow him to go and enjoy Champions league. We all know for a fact that he loves ManU with all his heart, he is our Legend and will always be. Lets just grant him this wish with love; Thank you
Emzar⚽️
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Honestly reconsidering being this duded fan because of AF coz everytime i open this app all i see is Ronaldo and Manchester...its the same story written differently and its boring honestly im tired...if he wants to leave then leave dont be skipping training and all that if you want to stay then take yoùr job seriously ...im a proud ronaldo but this drama is getting boring now and it makes me lose interest in hearing anything that has to do with Ronaldo
pujariashutosh
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come to real Madrid team cr7
where does he play either vinicius or benzema
jaddlntz
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come to real Madrid team cr7
Fool we don’t need him
Tebacdilo
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cr7 never leaves man it's because loves his fan an club
you are a fool who told you he love is club snd fans you will no very soonwhen he fly off hes a self player he dont care what you talking about dude
Chima92
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sent man UTD to Europa and himself running away
How did he send Man Utd to Europa league? Quit blabbing rubbish out of hate!
Lohacdimp
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come to real Madrid team cr7
Hamcklnruy
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so all football doesn't have any news about any other player or club than Ronaldo and United? okay
Heedeiopty
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talking about a bloody diva, piss off.. !!
honchibbs
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He should go if he wants to. We shud never make anyone bigger than the club. That's what causes toxic environment at the club, people who are at club but don't wanna be there.
kaocikn
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cr7 never leaves man it's because loves his fan an club
Podabilry
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Still The GREATEST OF ALL TIME💪🐐🔥
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Some of cr5 fans are not having a sharp brain, they always say 💭 what they are not able to defend! They have very little brain, can't see beyond their nose 👃!
Magpies
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Ronaldo has no excuses.. He doesn't want to be among Europe league squad cos it will ruin his achievements [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
EdwinLepcha
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sent man UTD to Europa and himself running away
Nuaimnotyz
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Still The GREATEST OF ALL TIME💪🐐🔥
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did inniesta win Ucl without Messi? messi won 2 ballon dor and 3 golden shoes without inniesta what did your pena😬🤣o won after leaving madrid?
Nuaimnotyz
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To be honest all those blaming Ronaldo for man u downfall last season need a therapist. Man u finished 2nd in 20/21 season, and ended 6th this concluded season(Ronaldo scored 24 goals which a good team like Chelsea hasn't recorded from a cf in over 6 years.) and he still get blamed for others underperformance. atletico madrid won the league 2020/21. but their 21/22 performance was poor. I don't see anyone blaming the return of greizmann. sometimes it's okay to criticize but it's bad to spread hate. have a nice day
he is a coward..
Nuaimnotyz
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To be honest all those blaming Ronaldo for man u downfall last season need a therapist. Man u finished 2nd in 20/21 season, and ended 6th this concluded season(Ronaldo scored 24 goals which a good team like Chelsea hasn't recorded from a cf in over 6 years.) and he still get blamed for others underperformance. atletico madrid won the league 2020/21. but their 21/22 performance was poor. I don't see anyone blaming the return of greizmann. sometimes it's okay to criticize but it's bad to spread hate. have a nice day
go and check how many goals united as a team scored in 20-21 season and how many cavani, rashford and Bruno scored. then compare how many these 3 guys and united scored after they signed ronaldo. ronaldo destroyed the team.. its clear. look what happened to dybala in juventus and benzema in real madrid
LKD
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Ronaldo shouldn't be blamed at all for the misfortunes of Man U but he's been disrespectful and that's bad ❌ No player is bigger than the club he/she is playing for...
kareemholar
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Shut up
Haters 😂💔spoted
vimaekopt
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To be honest all those blaming Ronaldo for man u downfall last season need a therapist. Man u finished 2nd in 20/21 season, and ended 6th this concluded season(Ronaldo scored 24 goals which a good team like Chelsea hasn't recorded from a cf in over 6 years.) and he still get blamed for others underperformance. atletico madrid won the league 2020/21. but their 21/22 performance was poor. I don't see anyone blaming the return of greizmann. sometimes it's okay to criticize but it's bad to spread hate. have a nice day
Shut up
kareemholar
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To be honest all those blaming Ronaldo for man u downfall last season need a therapist. Man u finished 2nd in 20/21 season, and ended 6th this concluded season(Ronaldo scored 24 goals which a good team like Chelsea hasn't recorded from a cf in over 6 years.) and he still get blamed for others underperformance. atletico madrid won the league 2020/21. but their 21/22 performance was poor. I don't see anyone blaming the return of greizmann. sometimes it's okay to criticize but it's bad to spread hate. have a nice day
RipRoz
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Still The GREATEST OF ALL TIME💪🐐🔥
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Beyabdmnor
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But Ronaldo has already made it clear he wants to quit following an unsuccessful return to Old Trafford ten months ago C,r ,7
Desmondeyum
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▶ 11 goals in 19 matches against Jan Oblak. ▶ 8 goals in 11 matches against David de Gea. ▶ 10 goals in 9 matches against Manuel Neuer. Cristiano, the biggest nightmare for Top Goalkeepers. ⚽
Beautifulboy
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Ronaldo have finally escape Europa like 👇🏼
Davichi
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United should sell him off immediately and give Sancho the number 7 jersey
jozceimuz
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i fan of Ronaldo i from india
lenabdpu
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autty in another name stupid writer with stupid article
sudakry
1
Good riddance
Yeah good riddance you can stay with a 4 time relegated player Maguire who has never won a trophy that can lead us to trophies next season😂😂😂
mupaiklmnu
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He play for Money
JoyNg
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Still The GREATEST OF ALL TIME💪🐐🔥
Immaculate003
1
Different news every hour as regards Man Utd's stand about CR7 situation.
Qwabenateni
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victoroduwaye123
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Good riddance
to bad rubbish
Megamiracle
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you people should forgot about CR7 and go an buy players okay
buhbcrtu
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Good riddance