Until the transfer window closes, Cristiano Ronaldo is the subject of much attention. However, a compatriot of the Portuguese footballer is unsure of his future at the Red Devils. Fernandes is hoping to see the Real Madrid star again after the holiday break. The Brazilian says that Ronaldo has been a great player for the Red Devils and that he hopes to continue playing for the club.
Ronaldo’s social media posts
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United has caused some stir. Earlier this week, the Manchester United Twitter account announced the signing of the Portuguese international, who is reportedly worth EUR15 million plus £8 million in add-ons. Almost an hour later, the tweet had over one million likes and was retweeted more than 600,000 times. The move, however, makes little sense from a footballing perspective.
It is rumoured that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United after just one season. But the Portuguese is unhappy at Old Trafford and has made it clear that he would like to leave. Although United have not achieved anything in the last season, they are not in the condition to compete with the best teams in England. Last season, they finished sixth, while Manchester City won the league. As a result, Cristiano has gone back to his native Portugal with his family and is doubtful if he will stay at Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s absence from the pre-season tour is also a cause for concern for Fernandes. With the club’s recent financial troubles, he has cited family issues as a reason for not being available for the pre-season tour. Meanwhile, new manager Erik ten Hag has hinted that Ronaldo may extend his stay at the club.
Although Cristiano’s social media posts make Fernandés unsure of his future at Manchester United, the former Barcelona star has already made it clear that he is not happy at the club. The Portuguese international is a great teammate but has never been in the spotlight as a striker. However, he has been linked with Chelsea and Inter Milan after their recent move for Romelu Lukaku.
Ronaldo’s wage demands
Despite being one of the world’s most expensive players, Cristiano Ronaldo is hardly the most well paid. After all, he won the Ballon d’Or last year and has been named world’s best five times. But even at this high level, there is little chance of Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid this summer. With the World Cup in full swing, a move would be a huge distraction for the club and Ronaldo.
The club would also struggle to match the Portuguese forward’s salary demands as he is on PS385,000 per week, a cut of 80% from his PS500,000-a-week wage in Juventus. Ronaldo’s current Manchester United contract expires in 2022, so the club would have to shell out another PS6m to sign him. It is also feared that signing Ronaldo will put Atleti into debt, as his contract will run until the end of the next season.
However, if the club can afford to pay Ronaldo’s demands, they are unlikely to be able to refuse. After all, the best players in the world command the highest wages. But the current agreement between Ronaldo and United is a bargain for both parties. It is worth noting that the new contract will give Ronaldo a one-year extension, which would take him to the World Cup in Qatar. And if he can keep up his current form, it will only make the situation even more tense.
In the meantime, Ronaldo is reportedly willing to accept a lower salary in order to join a Champions League challenger. In addition to winning the Champions League once more, Ronaldo wants to be a part of a club that can compete for a major domestic title. His current contract with Real Madrid has a salary of over PS500,000 per year, but he has been negotiating with potential suitors for some time now.
Ronaldo’s return to pre-season training
Former Brazilian international Bruno Fernandes is unsure if Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder has reportedly expressed a desire to leave the club due to a family issue. Cristiano was not part of United’s pre-season tour in Australia and Thailand due to family commitments. Manchester United have only 17 days until the new season starts and are looking for a new striker after the sexy Portuguese has been a key player for years.
The stand-off between the Manchester United manager and Ronaldo continues to damage the club. While the former Portugal international has yet to return to pre-season training with the club, the manager has repeatedly said he will be back before the Premier League season starts. The standoff has led to speculation that Ronaldo wants out of the club after just one season. The player is unhappy in his current role and the club has not been in a good place to compete with the top English teams.
Despite the speculations, it is hard to see why Ronaldo would want to leave the club. Manchester United finished sixth last season and now face Brighton & Hove Albion in the opening game of the season. Despite this, it is clear that the club is desperate for a new striker and is trying to rebuild a team around him. However, a move to a big club could prove to be a more profitable and beneficial option for the club.
In the meantime, Martial, who has been a revelation in pre-season, has also been left out of the equation. With only Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford proving to be adequate replacements for Ronaldo, United will need an alternative centre-forward in the summer. The other two senior strikers at United are Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek. However, this has been a rocky couple of years for the Belgian. Last season, he was sent on loan to Everton.
Anthony Martial’s position under Louis van Gaal
One of the questions that surrounds the future of Manchester United is where Anthony Martial will play for the club. Although he has mainly played as a centre-forward for Manchester United since joining on transfer deadline day from Monaco, the Frenchman has also been deployed on the left wing in recent games. His role on the wing against Everton was to neutralise the influence of the Toffees’ full-back Seamus Coleman. This versatility could be crucial for United in the future.
After a brilliant start to his Manchester United career, Louis van Gaal has been criticised for not playing Anthony Martial in the central striker role. The Frenchman has gone for a wide left position, a position where he could create space for Wayne Rooney. In recent matches, Martial has performed well in a wide-left position while Wayne Rooney was disappointing in a central role.
After the match, Alan Pardew admitted that the club had identified Martial as a ‘dangerman’. Martial has so far scored five goals in 12 games, and has impressed his manager. Louis van Gaal has played him in the central role in his first four games but has now preferred to play him on the left flank. As a result, it is unlikely that Martial will stay in this position unless he improves his performance and gets some game time.
After the season, many United fans are concerned that Van Gaal has shifted the focus to a more youthful squad. However, his personality did help change direction, and the club reverted their direction. While the current stars of the club are still developing, this period marked a turning point for the club and its players. If it continues, the club may find the right balance for Anthony Martial’s development.
Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes is unsure whether Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United. The Portuguese star has reportedly asked the club to consider a move ahead of the end of the transfer window, but that seems unlikely given that the player has not made a return to the team since pre-season. Fernandes hopes to see Ronaldo again after the holiday break. “He’s the best player in the world, but he’s going to be the most expensive player ever,” Fernandes told Sky Sports.
A recent survey has indicated that Ronaldo is not keen on staying at the club. However, his wage demands make it unlikely that he will stay in Manchester for long. This suggests that he would prefer to move to a bigger club, perhaps a Champions League club, where he can command a higher wage. But Ronaldo’s wage demands will probably put him out of reach for many European clubs.
As a result, Ronaldo has not joined the club’s pre-season tour in Australia or Thailand due to family reasons. He has also been absent from the pre-season tour in Thailand, and it is unclear whether he will return despite his recent absence. But despite being absent from the tour, United have shown early signs of form under Erik Ten Hag, and Fernandes is unsure if Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United.
With a lack of options for next season, it is easy to see why Ronaldo might be unsure about his future. He is currently the first choice centre forward under Ten Hag, and has yet to train with Martial in the same role. Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are the other two senior central strikers at United. Meanwhile, Donny van de Beek has had a poor two years at the club. During last season, he spent a loan spell at Everton.