He’s still OUR poster boy! Man United show off wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo as main man on their kit reveal – but hold back a special advert – as he skips their flight to Thailand and Chelsea eye a move
- Manchester United have officially released their kit for the 2022-2023 campaign
- The Red Devils have used Cristiano Ronaldo as their poster boy for the big reveal
- Ronaldo was pictured wearing the new kit despite the speculation over his future
- Chelsea and Napoli are among the clubs interested in the 37-year-old striker
Manchester United have released their kit for the 2022-2023 campaign and used Cristiano Ronaldo as one of their poster boys despite uncertainty surrounding his future at the club.
The 37-year-old striker was seen pictured wearing in United’s new red and white collared shirt as the club showcased their new kit to the Old Trafford faithful.
However, a special advert featuring Ronaldo is being held in reserve until the club gain clarity on his future after the Portugal international told the Red Devils he wanted to leave this summer.
Manchester United have released their kit for the 2022-2023 campaign and used Cristiano Ronaldo as one of their poster boys
Manchester United have released their new strip for the 2022-2023 season on their website – with the ‘authentic home shirt’ retailing at £100.
Next season’s shirt features United’s traditional red and white colours and draws reference to the strip the Red Devils wore in the 1990s.
The new white colour, alternative badge and vertical stitching gives the shirt a retro feel.
Ronaldo was due to report back for pre-season training on Monday but has been given compassionate leave by United for the family-related issue.
The player has so far missed four days of training and turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United on their pre-season tour to Bangkok on Friday.
A club spokesperson confirmed: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United party scheduled to depart for our pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia on Friday.
‘He has been granted additional time off to deal with a family issue. Cristiano remains under contract with Manchester United for another season and is not for sale.’
Ronaldo has missed four days of training so far and turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United on their pre-season tour to Bangkok
Ronaldo’s future has provided an immediate early problem for new boss Erik ten Hag
Ronaldo is said to be unhappy over suggestions he has refused to turn up, considering he had the club’s permission to stay in Lisbon with partner Georgina Rodriguez and his children.
Nevertheless, Ronaldo’s continued absence is bound to fuel speculation over his future after he told United he wants to leave and his agent Jorge Mendes held talks with several clubs.
Chelsea and Napoli are said to be two of the European giants interested in signing Ronaldo this summer. However, it will be hard for either club to match his £500,000-a-week wages.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen on the prospect of signing Ronaldo this summer but he will have to battle it out with Napoli to secure his services should United allow him to leave
Additionally, Erik ten Hag will be reluctant to let Ronaldo leave as he is looking to build the squad up ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign.
The Dutchman finally secured his first signing as manager as Tyrell Malacia arrived in a £14/7million deal from Feyenoord earlier this week.
Ten Hag is also in the process of negotiating a deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. However, progress appears to be stalling.
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