Cristiano Ronaldo has pointed to reports surrounding “lies” about his future at Manchester United. The Portuguese striker missed United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to personal reasons as speculation swirled about whether he would leave Old Trafford. It was reported Ronaldo Wanting to play in the Champions League, but Man United maintains the 37-year-old player is not for sale and remains an integral part of new coach Erik ten Hag’s plans.
The former Real Madrid star played the full 90 minutes in United’s 4-0 loss to Brentford on Saturday, leaving them bottom of the Premier League table.
In a reply to an Instagram fan account referring to a report linking the United striker to Atletico Madrid, Ronaldo said fans will “know the truth” in a few weeks, adding: added: “The media is lying.”
“I have a notebook and in the last few months out of the 100 stories I’ve put out, only five are true. Imagine what it’s like. Stick with that tip.”
Manchester United will be looking to kick off their Premier League campaign when they host fierce rivals Liverpool on Monday.
United’s owners, the Glazer family, were fired after the team’s poor start.
Former United defender Gary Neville has warned the club could end up in the bottom half of the Premier League if they don’t address their “horror story” recruitment strategy.
Manchester United fans group The 1958 is planning a protest march outside Old Trafford against the club’s owners ahead of the Liverpool game.
In a statement, the group said ownership had “systematically starved and killed the greatest football institution in world football, out of greed”.
“We appreciate the emotions that are running high,” it added. “We have to keep it legal, we have to keep it peaceful…. Bring the heat, bring the noise, bring the passion. Show the Glazer family that this time it won’t blow. fly.”
Billionaire Elon Musk sparked a social media frenzy Tuesday night when he raised the prospect of buying United from the Glazer family.
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The Tesla CEO made the comment in a tweet, later clarifying his point by saying he had no intention of buying a sports team and that it was just a “permanent joke”.
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