Despite the forward asking to leave the club, Manchester United insists he is not for sale. Sky Sports looked at the reasons for and against his possible departure.
Speaking at the beginning of June,Ronaldo said he was very happy to stay at United and predicted they would rebound from a terrible season in 2021.
One month later, the Portugal captain has changed his mind and wants to leave the club. He is not for sale, that's what United insists.
He returned to Manchester last summer and scored 24 goals in 38 games to become the club's top scorer.
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The campaign in front of goal was a disaster for the team. For the fifth year in a row, United did not win a trophy.
It is understood that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to leave the club for a second time due to their failure to qualify for the competition.
As United's players look to impress new bosserik ten Hag ahead of their premier league opener againstBrighton on August 7 on Sky Sports, the future ofRonaldo is now an unwanted distraction.
Dan Sansom talks about the reasons for and against him leaving this summer.
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The new Manchester United manager is expected to recreate the high-intensity style he used at Ajax, which raises questions about howRonaldo will handle his demands if he stays at the club.
Gary Neville thinks Ten Hag wants someone who can put the ball in the back of the net 20 or 25 times.
The return of his team-mates wasdwarfed by the number of goals he scored. Bruno was the club's top scorer with 10 goals.
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The prolific No 9 has shown he can still link up with those behind him, even though he has evolved into a prolific No 9.
The veteran could be used in a similar way to how Dusan Tadic was used in the past. Tadic played up front for Ten Hag's side, but he also played with two other players on either wing.
Finding the right personnel to fit aroundRonaldo is a must if the system is to be implemented next season.
It wasn't possible to come up with a formula for it, but Ten Hag would want his team to function well with him in charge.
Both Ten Hag andRonaldo wanted to work with each other.
The new United manager, Ten Hag, immediately said he wanted to keep the player.
"Of course," Ten Hag said when asked if he fit into his project.
He simply said: "Goals!".
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The arrival of Ten Hag is good news for the club.
He's an experienced coach but we need to give him time to learn. Things need to be different for him.
If you have success all of Manchester will have success as well. I hope he has a good day.
The players and the supporters are happy and excited. Let's believe that next year we're going to win a trophy.
Following a number of high-profile departures and as Ten Hag finds his feet, it's more important than ever thatRonaldo's experience is even more important.
Lee Grant's retirement leavesRonaldo as the oldest and most senior figure at the club.
He scored 18 goals in the premier league last season and his performances in the group stage of the competition dragged his team through to the knockout stages.
With several young players already at the club and the potential for more to arrive, it could be crucial if Ten Hag is to be successful in his debut campaign.
There is an argument that United would be better off without the player. There is no doubt about his dedication and professionalism but could the rest of the squad benefit from his departure?
The current United squad was split over whether or not Ten Hag was the right man to take charge of the team.
The biggest challenge for the Dutch coach will be managing the characters in the dressing room now that he has moved to Manchester.
There was a lack of accountability on the part of the players. The players have more power than the managers.
The 2022/23 season has not even begun and Ten Hag is faced with a huge decision - is his squad better off with or without one of the greatest players of all time?
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When Manchester United finally signed Jadon Sancho, the prospect of him and MarcusRashford dazzling on both wings was a mouth-watering prospect. Millions of United fans around the world thought the club had found two wide forwards to play on the Old Manchester pitch.
After a year, both players are no longer in England's plans and face an uphill battle to get back into the World Cup squad.
As well as being named in the team of the year twice, as well as scoring 50 goals in 137 games in four years, it prompted United to spend £73 million to sign him.
With Ten Hag's record of developing young players and his status as one of Europe's most progressive coaches, there is no doubt he remains a huge part of the club's long-term future.
The same applies to the person. His start to the season was delayed by a shoulder injury and he has only scored twice since. He has a one-year extension clause in his current contract and it is reported that he will consider his future at the club.
In a recent interview with MUTV, the 24 year old said he is confident of getting back to his best under Ten Hag.
He has world-class talent and is already an experienced player. The player who burst onto the scene as a fearless 18-year-old in 2016 is exactly what the new manager needs.
IfRonaldo leaves the club this summer, it would not be a surprise to see Sancho andRashford as the main men. The process would be made simpler by the exit ofRonaldo.
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It's clear that the goal scoring burden at United needs to be shared even ifRonaldo stays. It is obvious that United need more options to make the difference in the final third. He will not be able to play three games in a row.
After the April draw with Chelsea, the former interim manager said that they were very much reliant on the Portuguese player.
It's important that a young forward is deputized for a player likeRonaldo. Whatever the outcome of his situation, it is vital United are successful in convincing a centre-forward to join this summer, with Edinson Cavani leaving and Anthony Martial's future up in the air.
Is it possible that United will speed up their activity in the transfer market this summer ifRonaldo leaves?
Erling Haaland is a high-profile signing for Manchester City. Top-four contender Spurs have been busy, as have top-four contender Arsenal.
During a meeting with Todd Boehly, the new co-owner of Chelsea, the agent for the forward mentioned that he was for sale, but United have no desire to sell him.
In an interview with the club in June,Ronaldo said that he was happy to be back in a club that raised his career. The supporters were happy and it was nice to see them.
I said to the fans that they are amazing and that I was very happy to be here. They are always with us even when we lose a game. The people that I respect the most are the supporters, because they are always with us.
The most important thing for me is to win the games and try to win a trophy, but I believe that Manchester will be where they belong. It can take time but I still believe.
With the deals for Ten Hag's primary targets still being worked on, it seems thatRonaldo's belief has waned.
Pedro Sepulveda is a football expert from Portugal.
It's normal when the transfer window is open to talk about the player. Next season, Manchester United won't be playing in the playoffs, and that's something thatRonaldo is upset about.
He's not living well because he's not going to be playing in the competition in the near future.
His agent is looking at if there are any other options. He said he would speak to the clubs who are trying to win the European Championship to see what can be done to improve their squad.
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I'm pretty sure thatRonaldo won't play for another English club as he doesn't fit into the project at Paris Saint-Germain.
As an option, it leaves the club. The question that was posed to them was "what do you think about buyingRonaldo for next season?" He's not the type of player they'd normally look for, so they were confused when he was offered to them.
You don't have to look at the age when an agent offers a player. It is not easy for a club to afford a player with a salary like that. What do they think?
A swap with Robert Lewandowski is not an option as he is either staying or going to Barcelona. It's normal when it comes toRonaldo.
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