Ronaldo Says His Time at Manchester United Is Over—And He’s Not Even Sighing It
Off the Pitch, but Still Making Headlines
Manchester United’s newest exit came with a quiet tweet from the club: Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club “by mutual agreement and immediate effect.” The 37‑year‑old has already scored 145 goals in 346 games for the Red Devils, but it seems even the numbers didn’t convince him to stay. United thanked him for his “immense contribution” and wished him “well for the future.” All‑stars still have Erik ten Hag’s sights on the next set of challenges.
Ronaldo’s decision followed a TalkTV interview where he called the club’s treatment “betrayal.” He also admitted he didn’t respect the manager, which turned his reintegration in August 2021 into a shaky affair.
Why the Drama? A Quick Timeline
- He walked out of Tottenham’s game early, claiming to feel “provoked” by Ten Hag.
- Next week, he missed a match for Chelsea after pulling a hamster from his squad.
- He later claimed his “regrettable” exit was a mistake, but the vibe was clear.
- Finally, the club blocked off the conversation, saying they would only respond once they had full facts.
- Ronaldo tweeted, “I love the club and the fans, but I think it’s time for a new challenge.”
In the meantime, a viral handshake between Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes sparked a chain of jokes on social media, yet the Portuguese star says it won’t affect his national team.
World Cup Dreams (And a Handshake)
With Portugal’s World Cup campaign starting against Ghana this Thursday, the ex‑Lionel Hayes (er, Ronaldo) remains optimistic. The only thing that could derail his chances now is a new one‑minute stoppage in an interview about club politics.
Did you notice that even though Ronaldo’s career reached new heights at Old Trafford, his exit feels more like a plot twist in a sitcom than a typical football transfer?
