Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect.

According to a club statement: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect”.

The statement added: “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.”

“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”

Ronaldo rejoined United for a second spell last year but he had fallen out of favour this season under new manager Erik ten Hag.

The 37-year-old forward also issued his own statement which read: “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.

“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.”

“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”

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Ronaldo’s position at Old Trafford has been under intense scrutiny following his decision to take part in the tell-all discussion with close friend Piers Morgan for his Talk TV show last week. During the bombshell chat, which was aired over two parts, the 37-year-old forward claimed he had been “betrayed” by United and manager Erik ten Hag, who he says had made attempts to force him out of the club.

Some Key takeaways from the Ranoldo interview that thawed the relationship:

• ‘I feel betrayed by Man Utd | I have no respect for Erik ten Hag’
• ‘Man Utd doubted me over my sick daughter when I missed pre-season’
• ‘Glazer family don’t care about Man Utd | United have stopped on a clock’
• ‘Man City move was close but Sir Alex Ferguson changed everything’
• ‘Youngsters don’t care but Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez are different’
• ‘Roy Keane is the best captain I ever had but Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney are not my friends’
• ‘I never saw Ralf Rangnick as the boss | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did a good job’
• ‘I regret leaving Old Trafford vs Tottenham – I felt provoked’
• ‘I turned down €350m Saudi move | I don’t know if I’ll still be at Man Utd after World Cup’
• ‘I would be happy if Arsenal win the Premier League’
• ‘Lionel Messi is magic | I want to play until I’m 40’

SkySports / Mirror