Manchester United Players Wanted Ronaldo to Leave

Published August 30th, 2022 - 11:56 GMT
Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during a pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP)
Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during a pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave Manchester United this summer was met with joy by many of his team-mates, according to ESPN.

The Portuguese star hoped to ditch United for a club competing in the Champions League this season and he has become such a divisive figure that many in the dressing room were eager to see him go.

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Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during a pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP)
Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo runs with the ball during a pre-season club friendly football match between Manchester United and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Nigel Roddis / AFP)

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