Manchester United news LIVE as Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Man Utd with immediate effect and World Cup fixture latest.
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The Man Utd player who is at the World Cup in Qatar has left the club with immediate effect, United confirmed on Tuesday night
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United with immediate effect, the club has confirmed.
Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 22, 2022
The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford.#MUFC
A statement released on Tuesday evening announced the club had reached a mutual agreement with the player to terminate his contract.
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United said: "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
"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 also issued a statement following the announcement - saying he still loved the club and the fans.
He said: "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 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 the future."
.@Cristiano's farewell message to @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/0KPsxny0To
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 22, 2022
It comes a week after Ronaldo unsettled the club in an outspoken TV interview with Piers Morgan.