Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United exploring ways to terminate contract

Following his interview with Piers Morgan, Manchester United are looking at ways to get rid of the contract of their star player.

The player criticized the club and the manager in an interview that aired on TalkTV.

When he said he couldn't attend pre-season because his daughter was sick, members of the United hierarchy doubted him.

After the full facts have been established, United said they would consider their response and that they had begun appropriate steps.

It is now clear that there is no chance of him playing again.

Ronaldo's key quotes - a snapshot of his full interview

• 'I feel betrayed by Man Utd | I have no respect for Erik ten Hag'
• 'Man Utd doubted me over my sick daughter when I missed pre-season'
• 'Glazer family don't care about Man Utd | United have stopped on a clock'
• 'Man City move was close but Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything'
• 'Youngsters don't care but Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez are different'
• 'Roy Keane is the best captain I ever had but Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney are not my friends'
• 'I never saw Ralf Rangnick as the boss | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did a good job'
• 'I regret leaving Old Trafford vs Tottenham - I felt provoked'
• 'I turned down €350m Saudi move | I don't know if I'll still be at Man Utd after World Cup'
• 'I would be happy if Arsenal win the Premier League'
• 'Lionel Messi is magic | I want to play until I'm 40'

While United have not put a time frame on the process, it is thought that they want the exit to be done quickly and in a dignified way so that they don't distract the fans from the World Cup.

It is hoped that a resolution can be reached soon so that the club and player can part ways.

It is not an easy process given the size of the contract.

According to Sky Sports News, United don't accept some of the criticisms made by the player.

In the 13 years since he left, the club has not invested as much as he would have liked. According to sources, United have invested in their facilities.

Sources insist thatRonaldo was treated with respect by the club and the manager, despite his criticism of Ten Hag. Ten Hag always maintained thatRonaldo had been given time off to deal with family issues.

According to Sky Sports News, United would have accepted an offer from Saudi Arabia in the summer, but they didn't want to take it.

There were no other offers made for the player.

Neville: No way back to Man Utd for Ronaldo but I'm not against him

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Gary is not against his former team-mate but says there is no way back for him.

When asked by Sky Sports if he could see the Portugal forward playing for the club again, he said, "I don't think so."

"I don't think he wants to go back," he said. If he wanted to return, he wouldn't have done this interview. It would be the end of his career at Manchester United.

"I'm wondering what Man Utd are doing because the reality is they know they have to end his contract or open up a precedent so other players can criticize them in the future," he said.

"It's not true, what he said, but all's fair in love and war," he said when asked if he was againstRonaldo.

I know I have to accept criticism and I get a lot of it back. I played with a lot of my team mates.

I'm not against the guy. I can't have any more respect for him. He's the best player I've ever played with and he's the most talented player I've ever played with.