Cristiano Ronaldo could quit Man United for MLS club after journalist’s transfer update – pundit
Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Man United for a Major League Soccer franchise in January.
That is the view of former Spurs and England number one Paul Robinson, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the 37-year-old’s future at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Man United’s 6-3 loss at Man City on Sunday (2 October).
According to The Telegraph‘s James Ducker (3 October), the Portugal captain will be allowed to leave the club when the transfer window re-opens in January.
Erik ten Hag is open to the striker leaving, having wanting to keep him when he first came in.
When asked by Football Insider for his assessment of Ronaldo’s future, Robinson said: “There is a real problem there.
“He wanted to leave in the summer and made his intentions quite clear. It is now not an ideal situation for everybody.
“You question why a player like him is sat on the bench after a performance like that against Man City.
“Ronaldo would be a marquee signing for any club. Would Chelsea go for him? I’m not sure if Ronaldo fits into Graham Potter’s plans. To be honest, I cannot see him joining another Premier League club.
“He is not going to want to sit on the bench somewhere else and I think the ship has sailed at Man United.
“The only place I can see him going is the US. It is a situation that needs sorting out. It is a tricky one though, hence why he is still there.”
In other news, a pundit has claimed Erik ten Hag has ‘disrespected’ five Man United stars after quotes emerge.