Robbie Fowler believes it would be best for club and player if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United, although warned the superstar that he will need to take a pay cut to play regularly at a good level.
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Ronaldo is trying to deal with his new role in the United squad, which largely sees him used as a substitute in the Premier League, making it into the starting XI in the Europa League.
The 37-year-old is not happy about it, refusing to come on as a sub against Tottenham earlier this month and being left out of the squad for the Premier League clash with Chelsea as a result.
He retuned to the side on Thursday and scored against Sheriff Tiraspol, but Fowler believes it is obvious that Erik ten Hag does not see Ronaldo as a big part of his plans and it would be best for everyone if he left as soon as possible.