Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘happy to be back’ playing for Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo missed Manchester United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia amid reports he wanted to leave the club, but said he would be “back” after playing in a 1-1 draw against Rio Vallecano in a friendly. happy to come”

Manchester United manager Eric ten Haig talks to Cristiano Ronaldo and other players during a drinks break against Rayo Vallecano

Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag talks to Cristiano Ronaldo and other players during a drinks break against Rayo Vallecano. photo credit: action image via Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo missed Manchester United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia amid reports he wanted to leave the club, but said he would be “back” after playing in a 1-1 draw against Rio Vallecano in a friendly. happy to come”

Cristiano Ronaldo was happy to “come back” playing for Manchester United after playing for 45 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Spanish side Rio Vallecano in a friendly at Old Trafford on Sunday.

ronaldo United miss out on pre-season tours of Thailand and Australia He wants to leave the club amid reports of family reasons, but he informed to the training ground to discuss his future with new boss Eric Ten Haag earlier this week.

The 37-year-old Portuguese played 45 minutes against the La Liga side – their first United appearance since last season’s 4-0 loss at Brighton – before being withdrawn at halftime in a pre-planned move.

He later posted a picture on social media of him playing the game, captioned: “Happy to be back.”

United finished their pre-season preparations with a draw as Alvaro García Rivera struck off Ronaldo’s 48th-minute strike from Amad Diallo.

It remains to be seen whether the Portugal international will join United’s Premier League curtain-raiser with Brighton next Sunday.


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