Cristiano Ronaldo has been sacked by Manchester United after trashing the club and boss Erik ten Hag in a bombshell interview.
Ronaldo and United agreed mutually to end the forward’s contract seven months early, meaning the 37-year-old will lose out on £16million in lost wages.
United took the decision to terminate Ronaldo’s contract after he accused the club of “betrayal” and then declared he had “no respect” for Ten Hag.
Roanldo also accused the club of trying to force him out and claimed there had been “zero progress” at United since he left for the first time in 2009. Sources at United said it had been a “clean break” with Ronaldo, with the iconic forward now free to join a new club without any restrictions.
United released a statement which read: “ Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.
“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo released a statement confirming his exit by mutual consent and said: “Following conversations with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never, ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.
“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”
