MARSEILLE have rejected the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports.
Ronaldo, 37, has been trying to force an escape from Old Trafford since returning from a prolonged summer break last month.
His disappointment following the club’s disastrous 2021-22 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League table and without any silverware, is understood to be the main factor contributing to his desire to leave.
New United boss Erik ten Hag was initially reluctant to let him go, but he has since had a change of heart and is now willing to consider a sale.
Various clubs have been linked with a potential swoop for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.
But, a move has failed to materialise mainly due to the player’s age and wage demands.
Read More on Man Utd
Marseille were the most recent side to express an interest in signing Ronaldo, however, they are no longer considering a deal.
According to RMC Sport, the Ligue 1 side now have no intention of recruiting him.
This acts as another huge blow to the Portugal skipper, who is eager to make a return to Champions League football.
Ronaldo has struggled to reintegrate back into the Man Utd squad since returning from the summer break.
Most read in Football
Both players and club staff are claimed to be growing fed up with his poor attitude and a source has described him as a ‘walking bad mood’.
Reports have suggested that he also regularly eats lunch alone at the club’s training ground.
The Red Devils currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with no points after suffering two consecutive defeats against Brighton and Brentford respectively.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
