Sir Alex Ferguson did not attend Manchester United meeting involving Cristiano Ronaldo in Carrington: Report
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson did not attend club meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo about the future of the Portuguese star, theo Rich Fay.
Ronaldo, 37 years old, yes reported has told the Red Devils that he wants to leave this summer to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League.
A meeting between the player, his agent Jorge Mendes and club officials will take place to discuss the striker’s future on July 26.
Sir Alex Ferguson is pictured arriving at the Carrington training ground, which has led to speculation that he could be part of the meeting.
️ You know there will be serious talks as Sir Alex, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Mendes are all envisioned going to Carrington. #mufc https://t.co/591cfJ5055
However, Manchester Evening News reporter Rich Fay declined to say that the 80-year-old would be part of the negotiations. tweets:
“It was said that Sir Alex Ferguson was in Carrington this morning for a regular football board meeting, along with Richard Arnold and David Gill. The meeting had been scheduled months in advance and was ‘totally separate. ‘ with Ronaldo talks”
Cristiano Ronaldo impressed for Manchester United last season, scoring 24 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions.
However, the Reds have struggled both domestically and in Europe, finishing sixth and therefore not qualifying for the Champions League.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been link with the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid but no bids have been made yet.
He has one year left on his contract with United with the option to extend for another year.
Manchester United need to find a solution soon with Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United are just 12 days away from their first Premier League game of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on May 7, the Reds were battered 4-0.
Cristiano Ronaldo cut to a frustrated image during the disastrous game, looking up at the sky in disbelief that he was part of Manchester United’s current downfall.
Erik ten Hag has now been taken over from former interim coach Ralf Rangnick when leading the Old Trafford team.
The Dutchman has impressed with United’s squad in pre-season, but he has yet to be able to coach Ronaldo.
The Portuguese star missed the team’s pre-season tour of East Asia and Australia, citing ‘family reasons’.
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The current saga about the former Real Madrid star’s future is standing in the way of Ten Hag’s start to life at United and a solution needs to be found.
That decision could come only this week, given United’s view that players are not for sale.
