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Premier League: 2 indications that Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Manchester United in the summer

Things aren't going as planned for Manchester United underRalf Ragnick, and now, Cristiano Ronaldois reportedly considering cutting short his second spell at Old Trafford. Here, check out the two signs that the Portuguese veterancould really be on his way out in the summer.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks dejected
© James Williamson/Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks dejected

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo , who has a contract expiringin 2023, is reportedly pondering his future at the Premier League side.It is believed that a source has told the Daily Star that the 36-year-old veteran mightdepart United this summer once the current season comes to an end, depending on the next manager.

In August 2021, the Red Devils lured the Portuguese natural-born winnerback to Old Trafford to help them meet their goal of winning trophies once more. Sadly, it has not been the case. In spite of the fact that the star forward has 14 goals in 22 appearances, the off-the-field situation in Manchester has not been ideal.

It was the German expert and former Leipzig boss, Ralf Rangnick who tookover as an interim managerafter Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired in November. However, Cristiano has already told the Utd managementthat he is not fond ofthe idea of Ragnick staying at the club . Moreover, even if the63-year-oldtakes up theadvisor job at the end of the season, the future of the Portuguese superstar could still be up in the air.

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Issue with Ralf Rangnick andhis successor

Despite his heartwarming return, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy at Manchester United. Many things are at stake, starting from the ambitions of the team to their disappointingresults, and the poor supportfrom histeammates. However, the reportclaimsthat CR7 sees Rangnick as the major culprit.

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The Portuguese ace does not rate the interimcoach, and he believes that Rangnickis incapable of getting the most out of him and the team. In addition, the veteran allegedly thinksthat his managerhas a bad influence on the young players, that he is selfish, and that he does not respect the fans, failing to deliver what everyone expected of him.

Ronaldo’s main objection is that the current coach can’t bring anytrophies to Old Trafford, and his possible successor would also have to meet these requirements.An interesting fact it’s considered that he thought the sameaboutRafael Benitez at Real Madrid and Maurizio Sarri at Juventus .

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Possible tensionwith teammates

The five-time Ballon d’Or winnerwas brought back to fix things at Manchester United, but were the Red Devils in need of anyfixing?Aston Villa legend, Gabriel Agbonlahor, who earned three caps with the English national teamin his career, has suggested United sellthe 36-year-oldnext summer.

“You’ve seen the change in BrunoFernandes since Ronaldo came in. Fernandes was the key man before Ronaldo arrived, nowCristiano is the key man. Heled the team against Wolves as captain. When Harry Maguire was out before Ronaldo arrived, Fernandes was captain, but now Brunoison the bench. There will be a lot of tension there.

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“When you look at the scenario as a totality, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will see he made a mistake by bringing Ronaldo in.Yes, Ronaldo scores, but he hasscored goals that MasonGreenwood and Marcus Rashford would have scored in the same situation. I wouldlet Ronaldo leave in the summer, in my opinion, in order to allowGreenwood, Jadon Sancho, and Rashford to team up “, saidAgbonlahor in an interview with Football Insider.

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