“The club would like to thank him for his tremendous contribution during his two spells at Old Trafford,” Manchester United said in a statement.
The statement “wished him and his family all the best for the future” and added: “everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s development under Erik ten Hag and working together to achieve success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo is with Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar and will captain Portugal in their Group H opener against Ghana on Thursday.
“After discussions with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed on the early termination of our contract,” the forward said in a statement.
“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, they will never, ever change. However, I feel it is time to look for a new challenge. I wish the team the best of luck for the rest of the season and for the future,” he wrote.
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