Cristiano Ronaldo RIDDLE: Manchester United don’t know when veteran superstar will return after giving him compassionate leave as Chelsea owner Todd Boilley mulls bid
- Manchester United have given Cristiano Ronaldo a compassionate leave
- Ronaldo misses pre-season training due to ‘family reasons’
- The club is not sure if Ronaldo will go on tour with his team to Thailand and Australia
- United say Ronaldo is not for sale, but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest
By Chris Wheeler for the Daily Mail
Posted: 22:30, July 4, 2022 | Updated: 22:38, July 4, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave by Manchester United as his future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance.
Ronaldo did not report for pre-season training on Monday due to “family reasons”, which were accepted by the club, and he remains in Lisbon.
Sources said the circumstances surrounding Ronaldo’s absence meant United did not know when the 37-year-old would return or even if he would tour Thailand and Australia with the rest of the squad on Friday.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted compassionate leave as Manchester United’s future remains unclear
United are unsure if Ronaldo will travel with Erik ten Hag’s squad for their tour
United give Ronaldo compassionate leave for ‘family reasons’
United insist Ronaldo is not for sale, but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest in his agent Jorge Mendes following talks.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is believed to be considering a bid as he looks for a replacement for £97.5m flop Romelu Lukaku, although head coach Thomas Tuchel is believed to have reservations about Ronaldo.
There was some better news for United on Monday as it emerged that former Tottenham and Inter star Christian Eriksen had agreed to join the club as a free agent on a three-year deal.
United hope to sign Eriksen and Feyenoord left-back Tyrel Malacia for £12.9m before they go on tour and remain in talks for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boilley is considering a move for Ronaldo this summer
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