Episode 2376: Ronaldo Eyes The Exit, Ten Hag Might Help Him Find It
Ronaldo has told Manchester United that he wants out, as he hasn’t seen enough ambition in the club this summer to suggest a tilt at the Premier league title next season is likely.
Confirmed. Cristiano Ronaldo to miss return to Manchester United training today “due to family reasons”, club have accepted this explanation. ??? #MUFC
Man United are aware of his desire to leave the club – but insist on their position: not for sale, want to keep him. pic.twitter.com/Tzj40IidtU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2022
Jonathan Wilson joins us to discuss whether Ronaldo coming out and demanding an exit might actually be the perfect solution to Erik ten Hag’s biggest problem at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure will hurt but now Manchester United can move forward @jonawils https://t.co/gf2NA0ks8d
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) July 3, 2022
Plus there’s the arrival of Christian Eriksen, and the club almost embracing the 40 hour working week.
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Murph arrives back from holidays just in time to have his Galwegian wounds salted @acast https://t.co/9Z7Epgr6qt pic.twitter.com/AqJz1OPXMl
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