Ronaldo once thrilled MU fans by agreeing to return to the Red Devils’ jersey, but his departure also came as a shock to the supporters.

Why was Ronaldo’s contract terminated by Man Utd?

MU announced the reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo on August 27, 2021, causing Red Devils fans to be on edge with the return of the Portuguese superstar after 12 years away from Old Trafford. However, just 15 months later, Man Utd terminated Ronaldo’s contract, causing a shock in the football world.

Manchester United’s official website announced the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo on the morning of November 23. Ronaldo was praised for his significant contributions at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances. Although the specific reason for terminating the contract with Ronaldo was not disclosed, there were rumors that this was an unavoidable decision by Man Utd following CR7’s interview with Piers Morgan, where Cristiano Ronaldo openly criticized Man Utd and coach Erik ten Hag.

Prior to that, Ronaldo had criticized Man Utd for lacking ambition and stagnating since Sir Alex Ferguson’s era. He also criticized coach Erik ten Hag for lacking respect and Man Utd’s young players for not knowing how to overcome difficulties.

How many titles did Ronaldo win at Manchester United?

Details of the titles Ronaldo won while wearing the Manchester United jersey