Manchester United owners consider club sale as Cristiano Ronaldo exits with 'immediate effect'
FirstpostManchester United have not won the Premier League title since Ferguson’s final campaign in 2012/2013 and have failed to win any trophy since 2017. On a tumultuous day for the English giants, it was earlier revealed that star player Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club with “immediate effect.” Weeks of turbulence appeared to have come to an end when United announced Ronaldo’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement to bring to an end his second spell at Old Trafford. Explained: What went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United “We will evaluate all options to ensure that we best serve our fans and that Manchester United maximizes the significant growth opportunities available to the club today and in the future,” added Avram and Joel Glazer, the club’s executive co-chairmen and directors. The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford.#MUFC — Manchester United November 22, 2022 Erik ten Hag is the fifth permanent manager at Old Trafford in the past nine years and his early months in charge have been dominated by debate over Ronaldo’s place in the team. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect,” United said in an earlier statement.