Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United , the club confirmed on Tuesday. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect,” Manchester United tweeted on Tuesday. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021. But the 37-year-old’s relationship with the club has broken down in recent months, culminating in a controversial interview with Piers Morgan where he slammed Manchester United’s management.
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