'You will be our hardest goodbye' - Fans left teary eyed as Cristiano Ronaldo exits Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo (Source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United has been terminated with immediate effect. In the club’s statement, it is said that the decision comes after a week when the sensational interview with Piers Morgan went on air.

In the interview, he talked about how the top brass at Manchester United did not want him to come for a second stint. His equation with the manager Eric ten Hag and he also said that he felt betrayed by the management there and that he did not have an ounce of respect for ten Hag. This marks an end to Ronaldo’s stay at United.

It has been a season to forget for one of the Greatest of all time in football. He has scored only once across 10 league appearances for the Red Devils. Here is what he had to say in his statement - “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.”

On the other side, this was the statement from the club, “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,” the statement said.

“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.” The already feisty relationship between Ronaldo and ten Hag further had a greater thaw when he refused to go on as a substitute and left for the tunnel before the match ended.

It is at United that Ronaldo saw the making of himself from a skillful winger when he was a youngster to becoming one of the best in the world. He won three Premier League titles, One FA Cup, two league cups, Champions League and his first Ballon d' or crown.

Twitter was fully abuzz, let us take a look at the reactions here -

'Prince of Manchester'🤴🏻🔴🔱

my decade long dream came true last year( 27th August 2021 ) - CR7 returning to United, as I started watching Football from 2010

even through a disappointing last season, we got many spine chilling moments to cherish🔥

ThankYou! @Cristiano 🙌🏼😊♥ pic.twitter.com/vTRcb3PQp4

— ಸನತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ (@IamSanathKumar) November 23, 2022

you will always be my favorite hello and hardest goodbye! 💔🥺 thank you for everything Legend ❤ pic.twitter.com/7aYw7oqQ4U

— Hilinaldo 🦋 (@linacristiano7) November 23, 2022

So Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a pay off of 17M pounds just so United will have extra money for the transfer season.

That man really loves that club, it’s so obvious, it’s a shame how some fans & the club officials betrayed him.

— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) November 23, 2022

Blessed to have witnessed the greatest player of all time to play for my Lovely club. Twice 🙏

Thanks for everything, @Cristiano #GGMU pic.twitter.com/iE84bVaPbZ

— Hilinaldo 🦋 (@linacristiano7) November 23, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped this bombshell and now The Glazers have put up Man United for sale. He sacrificed himself for the club 😳 pic.twitter.com/aYy6pxR5yc

— Slay Jimmy 🦍 (@slay_jimmy) November 23, 2022

It was an absolute pleasure to witness the time when a Lion returned to his den.
Thanks for the memories @Cristiano #CristianoRonaldo #ManchesterUnited #GOAT𓃵 #FIFAWorldCup #Portugal pic.twitter.com/dPq6ePFbcb

— Shubhankar Gautam (@shubhankargaut7) November 23, 2022

"As Picasso said, you've to destroy it to rebuild it, and if they start with me, for me, it’s not a problem"

Cristiano Ronaldo sacrificed himself for the betterment of the club

He’s leaving as a legend. pic.twitter.com/RZIDpkL0dJ

— AB⚕ (@AbsoluteBruno) November 22, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo:

"As Picasso said, you've to destroy it to rebuild it... and if they start with me, for me, it’s not a problem."

Man saved himself and the club with just one stone 🔥 🐐 pic.twitter.com/7UhdhOjyKn

— GOATED CR7 (@GOATED_CR7) November 23, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo has done something no other player and manager could do in 17 years since the Glazers took over.

He spoke against them when he was still a United player and now when he left the Glazers are selling the club.

He won.

— Mu. (@FutbolMuu) November 22, 2022

Mike, just share this video, man. This is too sad. Top Reds don't appreciate greatness. <3pic.twitter.com/hARSSxAzz7

— Sharbat Gula (@sharbatgula123) November 22, 2022