Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United forward to leave immmediately by mutual consent

Following his interview with Piers Morgan, it was agreed that he would be leaving Manchester United.

The player's contract was terminated by United in a 67-word statement on Tuesday.

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

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 decided to part ways with the five time Ballon d'Or winner.

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'

"CristianoRonaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect."

The club wishes him and his family well for the future and thanks him for his immense contribution to the club over the course of his career.

Everyone at Manchester United is focused on continuing the team's progress and delivering success on the field.

After returning to United for a second time, he fell out of favor with the new manager.

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He said that they had mutually agreed to end their contract early.

I love Manchester United and will never change. I think it's the right time for me to try a new thing.

I wish the team the best of luck for the rest of the season and the future.