Over the weekend it emerged the 37-year-old had requested to depart Previous Trafford if a suitable supply arrived following a disappointing first season again with a membership he received medals aplenty at between 2003 and 2009.
Ronaldo was conspicuous by his absence on Monday when new boss Erik ten Hag welcomed United’s worldwide gamers to Carrington for the beginning of pre-season coaching.
Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be on the airplane to Thailand for the beginning of Manchester United’s pre-season tour because the star has been granted further day off to take care of a household concern.
The ahead advised the membership he was coping with a household matter and remained absent on Thursday, when United confirmed to the PA information company that he has been given further time to take care of the problem.
Consequently, Ronaldo won’t be a part of the group flying to Bangkok on Friday and there’s no timeframe on when the ahead will hyperlink up with United, who tackle Liverpool in Thailand on Tuesday earlier than flying to Australia.
Whereas he won’t board the flight to Bangkok, United insist Ronaldo can be a part of the squad this season.
Having repeatedly stated in latest weeks that he’s not on the market, the membership keep that stance stays unchanged amid studies they’re in truth prepared to promote the Portugal worldwide.
There look to be touchdown spots for the vastly-paid former Actual Madrid ahead and the PA information company understands Chelsea are nonetheless weighing up their stage of curiosity.
Fan favorite Ronaldo solely returned to Previous Trafford final summer season, becoming a member of from Juventus for a charge rising to 23million euros (£19.6m).
Ronaldo scored 24 targets in all competitions and was named Sir Matt Busby Participant of the Yr, however particular person high quality was unable to stop his first season again at United ending trophyless and with a sixth-placed end within the Premier League.
Europa League soccer awaits as Ten Hag begins his rebuild, which is able to go up a gear when United face rivals Liverpool. United then head to Australia, the place fixtures towards Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace in Melbourne are adopted by a pleasant towards Aston Villa in Perth.
Ten Hag thus far solely has one new face to name upon after United accomplished the signing of Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia, that means there are nonetheless key areas of the squad that want strengthening.
The membership’s well-documented pursuit of Frenkie de Jong continues and is known to have been difficult by Barcelona owing the Holland worldwide wages.
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to affix, with a three-year contract being drawn up, and the Previous Trafford giants have a agency curiosity in Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
Discussions have been held about Ajax winger Antony, whereas Brazilian compatriot Andreas Pereira is heading for an Previous Trafford exit.
