Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly officially requested a transfer from Manchester United this summer. So he can continue to play in the Champions League next year.
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The information was reported Saturday by the ESPN network.
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The Portugal captain returned to United a year ago for his second spell at Old Trafford. He has racked up 18 goals in 30 Premier League league games.
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Man U did not qualify for the next edition of the Champions League.
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The 37-year-old Ronaldo is under contract with the Red Devils. Until June 2023, with an option to extend his deal by one season.
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According to ESPN, United has informed CR7 that he is not eligible for a transfer this summer. And the club expects him to be back for the final year of his pact.
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Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Napoli are among the teams interested in adding Ronaldo.
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Ronaldo joined the Mancunian squad for the first time in 2003. He transferred from Sporting PC, in the Portuguese league.
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