Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect!
The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.
Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo's departure comes after the forward made a series of damning allegations in an interview and he departs without a payoff. His contract, worth about £500,000 a week, was due to expire in June. The news of Ronaldo's departure has been met with a mixture of shock and sadness from United fans, who will be sad to see one of the greatest players in their history leave.
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