All eyes have been on Cristiano Ronaldo this summer and not for his exploits on the pitch.
The Portuguese star has reportedly been pushing for an exit from Manchester United so he can play in the Champions League this season and was absent for the club’s preseason tour of Australia.
Contracted for another year, the Red Devils don’t seem keen to let Ronaldo leave anytime soon, but his role in the team this season is now very much up in the air.
Is Ronaldo going to play for Man United on Sunday?
While missing the bulk of preseason for Manchester United, Ronaldo did start their final friendly on July 31 against Rayo Vallecano.
The 37-year-old led the line for the Red Devils but was replaced by Amad Diallo at half-time with the game still goalless.
Pictures from the match suggested Ronaldo and new manager Erik ten Hag weren’t exactly on the same page at one point.
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