Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut of the season at Manchester United against Rayo Vallecano. At half-time, the striker who is willing to change will be replaced - and according to reports and pictures, he will be on his way home before the end of the game. The search for a new club, however, remains difficult.
Amid the transfer speculation, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is happy to be back at Manchester United. "Happy to be back," the Portuguese wrote after his first appearance for Manchester after about three months on social networks for a photo showing the 37-year-old in a United jersey. He added a laughing smiley and a smiley expressing gratitude. Ronaldo is currently associated with numerous other clubs and is said to have repeatedly indicated to his club that they want to change soon.
In addition to the joy of the return, Ronaldo caused a stir in other ways around the 1-1 (0-0) draw against Spanish club Rayo Vallecano. According to English media reports, the five-time world footballer left Old Trafford well before the end of the game. Ronaldo had been in the starting XI but was substituted after the first half by coach Erik ten Hag. Pictures taken by fans, which immediately spread on social media, are said to show the Portuguese leaving the stadium during the game.
Ronaldo is said to have demanded that Manchester United, who failed to qualify for the Champions League last season, transfer him to a participant in European football's premier league. However, the search for a buyer seems to be difficult. FC Bayern dealt intensively with a commitment, but then decided against the superstar with reference to the philosophy of squad planning.
It is therefore still unclear whether Ronaldo will play for Manchester United in the Premier League season opener this weekend. The English record champions open their season against Brighton
