Ruben Amorim has broken silence on suggestions Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Sporting Lisbon. Speculation over Ronaldo and his Manchester United future remains at fever pitch, while the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has yet to report back to pre-season training.
He did not board the plane to Thailand and Australia with Erik ten Hag and his teammates due to a pressing family matter. United formally accepted the reason for his absence.
However, the 37-year-old has also expressed a desire to leave and several clubs have been linked with his high-profile signature. READ MORE: Ten Hag dream line-up without Ronaldo During his absence, transfer rumours surrounding Ronaldo have been bubbling away.
Chelsea and Bundesliga side Bayern Munich distanced themselves from a summer swoop, while reports in France claimed Ronaldo was offered to big-spending Paris Saint-Germain.
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