After bursting into the tunnel before full time just over a week ago, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United career seemed all but over.
After refusing to come on as a substitute against Spurs, Ronaldo, who walked away from his teammates without celebrating his impressive 2-0 win, was punished by the Red Devils.
Pulled out of first-team contention for his next match against Chelsea and forced to train away from the first team, it seemed unlikely the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would ever play for the Red Devils again.
However, after being called up into the starting line-up for United’s fifth Europa League group game against FC Sheriff on Thursday night, the 37-year-old, who managed to get between the goals again, now looks reinvigorated. .
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Despite his recent goalscoring exploits, while it seems highly unlikely that Ronaldo will stay at Old Trafford longer than his current contract, which is due to expire at the end of the season, the January transfer window could offer the Portuguese international one last chance. ditch the opportunity to leave the 20-time league winners.
Speaking of the 37-year-old’s recent antics, as well as what the rest of the season could have in store for him, super agent Rob Segal, who gave CaughtOffside an exclusive interview, said: “Personally, I think Ronaldo he’s testing Erik Ten Hag when he doesn’t really need to be tested, it’s unnecessary.
“Unfortunately, what is happening to Ronaldo at the moment is what happens to all players, even the best. Of course, it’s hard for him to accept, but from Man United’s point of view, they’re no worse off when he’s not playing. There is an argument to suggest that they are actually better off without it.
“When it comes to what could happen to him in January, I think unless an offer comes in that is mutually beneficial to all parties, he will stay and serve out the rest of his contract.”
