Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese captain gave a controversial interview to British journalist Piers Morgan earlier this month.
He was openly critical of Manchester United’s board and manager Erik ten Hag during the interview. Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview angered the Manchester United hierarchy, which terminated his contract on Tuesday.
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo knew the interview would end his Manchester United career. Morgan said (h/t The Athletic): “Cristiano Ronaldo and I have built a relationship for a few years, and when he called me he said: ‘I want to do an interview, I want to say everything.
I said, ‘if you say everything I think you’re going to say, then you’ll probably have to leave the club.’ He said, ‘I know.’ So he knew what he was getting himself into.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s second step did not go as planned
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Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined Manchester United for his second spell during the summer window of 2021.
He has played 40 Premier League games since rejoining the Red Devils, registering 19 goals and three assists. However, he was cut from the squad several times this season by manager Erik ten Hag, which has created a rift between them.
The Portugal international denied coming on as a late substitute in the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur last month before leaving Old Trafford.
The Portuguese international is currently a free agent and is likely to decide his future after the World Cup. Chelsea, Newcastle United and several Saudi League clubs have shown interest in signing him recently.
David Seaman wants Cristiano Ronaldo at Arsenal
Former Arsenal player David Seaman wants Cristiano Ronaldo at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking to the Daily Mail (h/t Caught Offside), he said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is far from over, and he would be perfect for Arsenal,” Seaman said.
Arsenal have enjoyed an excellent summer 2022 transfer window, spending over £130m on signing new players. The excellent work of the Gunners in the transfer market translated into results on the pitch.
The London outfit are currently sitting at the top of the Premier League season, five points behind second-placed Manchester United. Mikel Arteta will be looking to end the Gunners’ Premier League trophy drought and it is likely that he will bring more reinforcements to his side in January.
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Signing a new winger will be among his top priorities during the upcoming transfer window. Cristiano Ronaldo will be a decent signing for him in that regard given his talent and experience.
