Cristiano Ronaldo is absent on his return to training and his future at Manchester United is increasingly uncertain

Does Cristiano Ronaldo want to leave Manchester United? 1:09 (Reuters) — Striker Cristiano Ronaldo did not show up for Manchester United’s return to training on Monday for family reasons, according to media reports. Ronaldo would have informed the Premier League club of his desire to leave next season due to his desire to play in the Champions League, The Times newspaper reported on Saturday. There has been speculation about Ronaldo’s future at United following a trophyless campaign and his failure to qualify for the Champions League last season, although new manager Erik ten Hag has said the Portuguese international enters the his plans. The report adds that the 37-year-old believes he can play in the elite for another “three or four years”. Ronaldo re-signed for United from Juventus in August 2021 and was one of the few bright spots for Ralf Rangnick’s side last season, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. The former Real Madrid attacker, who still has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford, has been linked in recent days with a move to Chelsea and Bayern Munich.