According to information from “The Athletic”, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is willing to change, and his agent Jorge Mendes have held talks with Sporting Lisbon. The five-time world footballer wants to leave the Premier League club Manchester United.
A move would mean a return for the 37-year-old forward. He had played for the Portuguese top club in his youth and had turned professional there. Sporting had secured a place in the Champions League by finishing second in the Primeira Liga. According to “The Athletic”, signing Ronaldo for Sporting would be an enormous financial effort. In addition, head coach Ruben Amorim is said to have reservations about the engagement of the star.
A record in mind
Ronaldo should make it clear that he absolutely wants to play in the Champions League again in the new season. According to the report, he wants to expand his goal record in the premier class. In addition, Ronaldo is said to have given family reasons for leaving Manchester.
United’s club management and new coach Erik ten Hag are determined to keep the 2016 European champions. Ronaldo returned to United a year ago and still has a contract until 2023. Man United failed to qualify for the Champions League last season and is now playing in the Europa League. Ronaldo had only rejoined United late from the summer break and had missed the pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, among other things.
Source: Nachrichten
