MANCHESTER UNITED expect Cristiano Ronaldo to leave when the January transfer window opens, according to reports.
Ronaldo has started each of United’s last four games but it appears Erik ten Hag is happy to let him leave at the beginning of next year.
Much was made about the striker’s future over the summer and he is expected to leave with his contract up at the end of the season.
But Red Devils chiefs expect his departure will happen sooner, according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg.
The journalist adds that a return to Sporting Lisbon could be an option for Ronaldo.