Rumors about Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United future haven't stopped with the European transfer window closing. The Portuguese's name is back in the news after a lackluster start to the campaign at Manchester United. With the 2022 World Cup looming, the Portuguese will not want and can't afford to spend minutes if he hopes to arrive in Qatar in top form. Just because he's contracted to Manchester United and it won't be in Europe doesn't mean the former Real Madrid star has lost the opportunity to switch teams and more importantly, continents. According to CalcioMercato, a new window has opened for Ronaldo, in this case, in America. An MLS team would be interested in signing the Portuguese, though it may not be until January. It is understood that the team in question is David Beckham's Inter Miami. That's because Cristiano's contract with the Red Devils doesn't expire until June 2023, so the MLS club will wait for Cristiano to negotiate a new deal. Cristiano, who turns 38 in February, may want to try a new adventure outside of Europe. He will surely go down as one of the most important signings in the league's history in MLS.
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to become the highest paid player in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes and the player insisted that he leave Manchester in the summer, but that was not possible. The Portuguese was looking for a European team playing in the Champions League, but none could come close to his demands. However, money is not the only factor in Cristiano's decision. Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser Almisehal claimed in 'The Athletic' that the Portuguese rejected an "obscene" offer from Al-Hilal. This information has been expanded in the last few hours. In particular, CNN Portugal revealed the offer Cristiano received. The figure is terrifying: 242 million euros. That's what Al-Hilal offered him for two seasons. An astronomical sum rejected by the Portuguese. Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo's presence is at Old Trafford, where he has not received much attention and has not scored a single goal, which is unusual for the veteran.
Manchester United star Ronaldo took to social media to share some beautiful words for the Queen Elizaebth
The death of Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom is one of the major stories of the year, as the monarch who reigned for 70 years has died at the age of 96. Countless celebrities bid her farewell, one of them being Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star spent most of her career in England and chose to say goodbye to her greatness on social media. "Seven years of my career have been played in the Premier League, making this my eighth season living in England," he wrote on Instagram. "Throughout these years, I have felt the undying love of the UK for its Queen, and how important Her Majesty has been and always will be to the British people. "I pay my respects to her memory and mourn this irreparable loss with the country I learned to call home. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't get his wish to leave Manchester United this summer, and that could change in January, and things look very bad for him heading into this campaign. The 37-year-old was forced to play his first Europa League game since 2002 (with Sporting CP) on Thursday, and when he started against Real Sociedad, he looked far from his best. Ronaldo had just four shots on target in 90 minutes, barely winning 38 per cent of his duels and being caught offside four times. Having failed to score in his first seven games, of which he started just two, Erik ten Haag is reluctant to include him in the starting XI.
Before Sociedad, Ronaldo's only other start came in a 4-0 defeat against Brentford. With him, United won four in a row against Liverpool, Southampton, Leicester City and Arsenal. "I can't make every player happy every game, but if they work hard everyone will have a chance to play," said ten Haag. A warning to his squad that even Ronaldo is not guaranteed a place. However, Ten Haag said Ronaldo was still part of his plans at the end of August.
The Portuguese was United's best player last season with 24 goals.
Now, he needs to regain that form and earn the confidence of the manager if he wants to stick in the starting XI. After leaving Turin at the last minute in 2021, there was a near repeat of that in 2022. With Manchester United out of the Champions League this season, Jorge Mendes has done everything he can to find Ronaldo a new club. Those were the attempts in Spain (Atletico Madrid above all), Portugal (Sporting CP), Germany (Borussia Dortmund after Haller's cancer diagnosis or Bayern Munich after Lewandowski's sale), or Italy (AC Milan and Napoli traded for Osimhen). infinite. Even Chelsea seemed like a potential landing spot, and only Thomas Tuchel could turn down the idea. Whether it was due to lack of funds, coaches saying no, even directors, that 'no' was repeated everywhere.
Manchester United fans spotted the Norwegian on the street as he shared a funny exchange with Haaland
Erling Haaland arrived at Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this summer and has been wowing City fans with his goals ever since. Not only does the Norwegian impress with his goals, he is also proving to be the final piece of Pep's puzzle. So much so, that a United fan chased him down the street and had a hilarious exchange on the streets of the city. "Haaland, you've come to the wrong side of Manchester," the United fan started from his car, catching the Norwegian's attention, "No, they love me here." The fan tried to entice the Norwegian to sign for United: "Play for us next season". Erling gave him the silent treatment and responded with a friendly smile. Finally he said a "see you later, Haaland" and the Norwegian continued on his way through the streets of his new city. Erling Haaland has had excellent performances for City this season: 10 goals in 6 Premier League games, one assist and 2 goals on his Champions League debut.
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