Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United looks into contract termination options

Ronaldo, 37, criticized the team and manager Erik ten Hag in an interview with TalkTV that was shown in two parts on Wednesday and Thursday. The player claims he has "no regard" for ten Hag.
Ronaldo also asserted that United hierarchy members were attempting to oust him from Old Trafford and cast doubt on his assertion that his daughter's hospitalization prevented him from attending preseason.
When Ronaldo made his remarks, United indicated they would think about their response "when the complete facts have been discovered." On Friday, the club issued a brief statement saying it had "started relevant steps."
It is now obvious that Ronaldo has "very much no chance" of playing for the team again. While United has not given a timeline for the process, it is believed that they want Ronaldo's departure to be handled "cleanly and fast" and in the most dignified manner possible, both to reduce distractions at Old Trafford and to honor Portugal during the World Cup.
Given that both Ronaldo and the club are willing to part ways, it is hoped that a settlement can be achieved quickly. United do not want to pay Ronaldo to go.