Cristiano Ronaldo Wants to Leave Manchester United, per Report

Cristiano Ronaldo’s second stint with Manchester United may be coming to an end, if the five-time Ballon d’Or winner gets his way.

According to David Ornstein and Adam Crafton of The Athletic, Ronaldo likes the club, but wants to move somewhere where he can compete for a Champion’s League title, if the right offer comes in. United finished sixth in the Premier League in 2021–22, and will compete in the Europa League next season.

“A lack of Champions League football this coming season and wanting to fight for trophies is thought to be part of the reasoning behind his desire to leave,” The Athletic reports. “The forward wants United to be competitive at the highest level and is said to be keen for them to match his ambition by strengthening the squad.”