CRISTIANO RONALDO is still more likely to STAY than LEAVE Manchester United this summer.
That's according to the latest odds supplied by bookmakers Sky Bet, who've priced the Portuguese superstar at 4/9 to remain at Old Trafford.
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However, there's been a flurry of activity in the betting markets after criticism from manager Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman branded it 'unacceptable' that several players, including Ronaldo, left Sunday's friendly against Rayo Vallecano early.
The 37-year-old made his first pre-season appearance during the match at Old Trafford before being replaced at half-time.
He was later pictured leaving with Diogo Dalot and several other players around ten minutes before the final whistle.
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Ten Hag told Viaplay: "We are a team and that means you stay until the end. This is unacceptable, for all those involved."
Having missed the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia for personal reasons, Ronaldo is back at Carrington and taking park in first-team training.
However, he remains eager to leave the club to pursue his desire to compete in the Champions League and fight for silverware.
Cristiano Ronaldo next club
Sky Bet odds
- To Stay at Manchester United – 4/9
- Sporting Lisbon – 11/4
- Atletico Madrid – 10/1
- Bayern Munich – 14/1
- Chelsea – 14/1
- Napoli – 20/1
- Borussia Dortmund – 22/1
- Real Madrid – 22/1
- Roma – 28/1
- PSG – 33/1
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The Mirror claim Ronaldo is 'livid' with Ten Hag's reaction to his early departure and is 'more determined' than ever to leave the Theatre of Dreams.
United have remained steadfast in their stance — they want to keep last season's top scorer, but it's possible this situation could alter things.
Sporting Lisbon were available at 12/1 last week, but have been driven into 11/4 favourites.
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The Athletic report that agent Jorge Mendes has held discussions with the Primeira Liga outfit, who qualified for the Champions League last season.
Sporting could find it difficult to finance a deal and cover the player's wages, which currently stand at £360,000-per-week.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is also said to harbour reservations with the inevitable change in dynamics.
Atletico Madrid are second-favourites at 10/1.
But the club's president Enrique Cerezo branded a move 'practically impossible', while supporters produced a banner to protest his arrival.
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