BOOM! Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Man Utd

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Despite some high hopes after Erik ten Hag's arrival, the Manchester United fanbase is about to suffer a brutal setback. The club's legend and one of the best ever, Cristiano Ronaldo wishes to leave the Red Devils in the current transfer window, The Times reported on Saturday.

According to them, CR7 has asked to be allowed to leave Manchester United should the Premier League club receive a satisfactory offer.

The 37-year-old's decision is said to be driven by a desire to play in the Champions League for the remainder of his career.

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Ronaldo has been part of 19 consecutive Champions League seasons since leaving Sporting Lisbon for English football in the summer of 2003. He has never played in the Europa League, in which United will feature this season after finishing sixth in the Premier League.

The Portugal player is believed to feel he has "three or four years" left at the highest level of the game and would like to spend them at a club where he is capable of adding to his team and individual achievements. 

According to close friends, Ronaldo's affection and respect for United's support remain as strong as ever. In addition to pursuing a transfer on sporting grounds, however, there are personal reasons for leaving Manchester after a difficult period for his young family.