Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Manchester after a private break and appears to be training with the team again. He is due to discuss his future with United's new manager Erik ten Hag and club legend Alex Ferguson later today. CR7 is running out of options.
There is still a big question mark behind Cristiano Ronaldo's sporting future. After the Portuguese was away from Manchester United in recent weeks, the attacker has now returned to England. A positive signal for a possible whereabouts?
While United was recently on a major trip to Asia, Cristiano Ronaldo had withdrawn for personal reasons. According to media reports, the superstar is now back in Manchester - and will probably be on the training ground with the team this Tuesday. In addition, a crisis meeting with the new head coach Erik ten Hag is to be held in which Ronaldo's future is to be clarified. According to Sky Sports, club legend Sir Alex Ferguson and Ronaldo agent Jorge Mendes were also spotted on site and will probably take part in the entertainment. It was initially unclear whether there had to be a clarifying conversation before going to the training ground.
A few weeks ago, according to media reports, the 37-year-old informed those responsible for the English record champions that he would like to leave the club if a corresponding offer were made, as Manchester United will not play in the Champions League in the upcoming season.
Manchester United does not want to sell Ronaldo, as the new ten Hag announced in mid-July. "He's not for sale. We're planning the season with him and we want to be successful together," said the Dutchman during the Asia trip. But you would listen to offers for CR7. Ronaldo is tied to Manchester United until 2023 and has an option for another year.
Jorge Mendes had offered the Portuguese several top clubs in recent weeks. Among other things, Ronaldo has been associated with Bayern Munich several times. But the German record champions say they are not interested in a commitment. "I love Cristiano Ronaldo and everyone knows what a fantastic player he is," said Munich CEO Oliver Kahn to "Bild". The 2016 European champion does not fit "100 percent to the idea and philosophy that we are pursuing here at Bayern Munich".
Chelsea FC and SSC Napoli had also distanced themselves from a transfer. Then came an astronomical offer from Saudi Arabia, but Ronaldo would like to continue playing and breaking records in Europe, especially in the Champions League, for as long as possible for his legacy.
At Manchester United, Ronaldo's return to the English metropolis should be seen as a "positive sign". The next few weeks will show whether the top scorer will ultimately stay at Old Trafford.
