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Ronaldo is also absent from United’s summer tour of Thailand
There are rumors surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: Jon Super/AP/dpa
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Cristiano Ronaldo is missing from Manchester United’s summer tour to Thailand amid ongoing speculation about a move.
Cristiano Ronaldo is missing from Manchester United’s summer tour to Thailand amid ongoing speculation about a move.
The English football record champion released the 37-year-old from traveling to Bangkok for family reasons, English media reported. In addition, the club left open whether the Portuguese would at least be part of the subsequent tour to Australia. However, United have again ruled out an early farewell to Ronaldo, it was said.
transfer rumours
The absence of the top scorer at the start of the team’s training had recently strengthened the rumors of a change. Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy with Man United not playing in the Champions League next season and is therefore targeting a move just a year after returning to the Red Devils. Accordingly, his advisor has already spoken to representatives of Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona and FC Bayern.
The people of Munich had denied any interest in signing Ronaldo as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who was willing to change. “As much as I appreciate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest, a transfer would not fit into our philosophy,” said CEO Oliver Kahn to the “kicker”.
SSC Napoli and AS Roma were also mentioned as possible destinations for the former world footballer. Ronaldo is reportedly currently in Portugal.