Manchester United told Cristiano Ronaldo, Wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo, that he had to attend their upcoming preseason tour in Australia and Thailand.
On Saturday, the Portuguese star shocked Old Trafford by submitting a transfer request. He was frustrated by the absence of new signings as well as bewildered at the club’s sudden decision to appoint three manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal.
After a disappointing sixth-place finish in last year’s campaign, the Red Devils returned to training on the first day of this week and took off for a two-and a half week-long tour.
Man United has told Cristiano Ronaldo that he should travel with them on their preseason tour.
According to The Mirror, United has now told Ronaldo that Ronaldo must go with them and finish pre-season, even if it means he leaves this summer.
Erik ten Hag, the new boss of his team will lead them in a friendly in Bangkok against Liverpool before heading to Melbourne to take on Crystal Palace and then to Perth to face Aston Villa.
Ronaldo, 37 years old, was the champion league’s highest goal scorer, scoring 141 goals.
Ronaldo (183) is the only player to have appeared in as many Champions League matches in history.
His desire to be a part of the Champions League drives 37-year-old forward to want to go.
United’s hitman is reported to want to double his Champions League season total to 20 in order to make the move to Europe to compete for silverware.
It is believed a source close to Ronaldo said: ‘Next season will be the first time he won’t play in the Champions League.
He needs to participate in competitions – that’s how he gets his best and why he’s moving.
Bayern Munich has pulled out, however Chelsea and Napoli have been reported to have expressed an interest.
Erik ten Hag is the Red Devils’ leader in Australia and Thailand during their pre-season tour in July
However, as it stands, United are prepared to keep the unsettled striker, who has one year left on his £500,000-a-week deal.
With Tyrell Malacia, Feyenoord Defender flying in to the club for a medical, they are now close to their first signing.
United had to do a lot to get Malacia. The 22-year old had been looking for a move from Lyon.
Feyenoord had previously agreed to a contract with Ligue 1 before United rejected it.
