United cut losses but save huge costs on Ronaldo's exit

It is officially the end of what was supposed to be a fairytale ending for both parties as they have mutually agreed to terminate the existing contract. This decision comes a week after Ronaldo's shocker media interview that left the leadership at United very furious.

Ronaldo in his interview called out the club for their lack of ambition and innovation he stated has made them fall behind the likes of Madrid and Juventus in football development. He furthered to swipes at the club ownership for the lack of interest in getting United to the top level that they deserve.

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The sought for legal options to against the Portuguese and took the best one that saves them any financial commitment to Ronaldo's affairs. The club is said to have been focused on a mutual termination of his contract with any more pay for the remain duration of the contract, which Ronaldo gladly accepted.

The club will save a report 16 million euros in from the remainder of Ronaldo's contract which will go to other important aspect of the club's investment. The termination of his contract mean that Ronaldo is no longer the highest paid player in the EPL with Man City's Kevin De Bruyne taking that spot.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR BOTH PARTIES?

Well, with Ronaldo now relieved of his contract commitment, United signals a huge statement to other want away players at the club including club captain Harry Maguire. The board decision also boost the statement to fully back Erik Ten Hag's project and can now focus on their newly growing group. As the Ronaldo, he finally get what he wanted from the moment he decided  to do that interview and has totally put the united situation in his rear view as he focuses on the World Cup with Portugal.