Man United: Ronaldo ANGRY at reports Opts out of Pre-Season squad – Cristiano Ronaldo is yet again unhappy with the speculation surrounding him in the press, this time for his failure to report for Manchester United training. The Red Devils have started to work under new coach Erik ten Hag in pre-season and are set to board the flight for Bangkok without the Portuguese forward who is yet to report to work. He has been given the club’s permission, due to reported family reasons but wants a move away from Old Trafford. Follow Latest Football News LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Man United: Cristiano Ronaldo ANGRY at reports as he opts out of Pre-Season tour due to ‘family reasons,’ Check out Man United’s official Pre-Season squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be unhappy over suggestions he has refused to turn up for #mufc‘s pre-season training #mulive [@ChrisWheelerDM, @SamiMokbel81_DM]
— utdreport (@utdreport) July 7, 2022
Man United: Ronaldo ANGRY at reports suggesting ‘refusing to turn up for Pre-Season training’
United have given him extra time off to stay in Lisbon with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their children. According to the Daily Mail, though, Cristiano is unhappy with the idea that he has refused to report for training, and a club spokesperson even stepped forward to clear things up.
Man United: Is Cristiano Ronaldo on Manchester United’s pre-season tour?
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Erik ten Hag’s departing squad for Thailand as he has been granted additional time off to deal with a family issue. Although it is unclear if he will join the squad in Australia despite handing in a transfer request.
“Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United party scheduled to depart for our pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday,” the spokesperson said.
“He has been granted additional time off to deal with a family issue. Cristiano remains under contract with Manchester United for another season and is not for sale.”
Who has been included in Manchester United’s OFFICIAL Pre-Season Tour squad?
Goalkeepers: David De Gea, Tom Heaton, Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar, Defenders: Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot, Ethan Laird, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Alex Telles, Axel Tuanzebe, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Midfielders: Amad, Bruno Fernandes, Fred, James Garner, Hannibal, Zidane Iqbal, Scott McTominay, Facundo Pellistri, Charlie Savage, Donny van de Beek, Forwards: Tahith Chong, Anthony Elanga, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho
Man United: Cristiano Ronaldo’s future
Now the Premier League side are set to begin a two-week tour of Thailand and Australia without Cristiano Ronaldo joining them.
All of this is happening while his future at Old Trafford is uncertain, having expressed his desire to leave Manchester United this summer due to their absence from the Champions League with Chelsea being the most preferred destination as things stand.
Man Utd pre-season 2022-23 fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | Man Utd vs Liverpool | 2pm/ 6:30 PM – IST | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok |
| Jul 15 | Man Utd vs Melbourne Victory | 11:05am/ 3:35 PM – IST | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Jul 19 | Man Utd vs Crystal Palace | 11:10am/ 3:40 PM – IST | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Jul 23 | Man Utd vs Aston Villa | 10:45am/ 3:15 PM – IST | Optus Stadium, Perth |
| Jul 30 | Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid | 1:00 pm/ 5:30 PM – IST | Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo |
| Jul 31 | Man Utd vs Rayo Vallecano | 8:30 PM – IST | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Source: MARCA/ DailyMail/ ManUnited.com
Man United: Cristiano Ronaldo ANGRY at reports as he opts out of Pre-Season tour due to ‘family reasons,’ Check out Man United’s official Pre-Season squad
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