Based on information from Ronaldo's quarter there are three issues that have made the Portuguese unhappy, but according to José Fonte underscored one as the real driver behind his desire to leave Man Utd
José Fonte Opinion on Ronaldo Exit
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal teammate Jose Fonte has hinted that there may be one reason in particular why the striker wants to leave Manchester United.
Ronaldo's Goals not Enough for United Table Success.
The five time Balon D'or winner has told the club he wishes to leave this summer, following Man United woeful 2021/23 season. Ronaldo enjoyed a solid individual campaign, finishing as United’s top scorer with 24 goals to his name.
However, these efforts couldn’t be translated across the whole team as United finished with their worst ever Premier League record. It means they will be playing Europa League football next season.
The 25 percent pay cut
As a result, a contract agreement has been triggered across the board at the club, which sees players’ wages reduced by 25 per cent. This is one reason why Ronaldo has been unsettled as well as the fact that United ’s transfer activity has been slow so far this summer.
Ronaldo's Manchester United "Tropheless" Assertion
The 37-year-old striker also doesn’t make much of the club’s chances to win a trophy next season, despite being in the Europa League. Fonte suggested that this may be the straw that has ultimately broken the camel’s back. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said:
“The man loves Champions League, he really appreciates the Champions League and believes it’s the best competition in the world. He needs to perform to win his Ballon d’Or’s.
“He needs to be winning trophies to be competing for them trophies, them Ballon d’Or’s. He wants to win, he’s a serial winner as everyone knows.
"So he might be looking at the squad thinking am I going to be able to win some titles, some trophies this year? Maybe he doesn’t believe it, I don’t know, only he can say.”
Christiano Ronaldo has again failed to resume training for the fourth day under the new boss Erik Ten Hag, as coach plans to build the team from scratch.
Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, with the Blues new owner Todd Boehly had made contact with agent George Mendes few days ago.
The Portuguese has been linked to Bayern Munich also but official statement from the German side, says it does not want his service at the club.
Reports has it that Chelsea is to submit a £14 million bid to Man United, as the club have softened it stands on keeping the unhappy man against his wish.