"I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge."

“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”

Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan.Photo by Piers Morgan Uncensored / YouTube
Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan.Photo by Piers Morgan Uncensored / YouTube
Following the news, Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi, has now revealed his disposition towards the Portuguese superstar.

" I've never been a Ronaldo fan really. For me, when a player has so much ego, I don't really get it. He's never been one of my favourite players and that's why I always go for Messi really". he said in an interview with Dubai Eye.

When asked about the problem the former Manchester United star poses to other manager's dressing room, Mikel said:

"No definitely, I mean if someone comes out and give such an interview, what makes you think, if he signs for your club in January he won't do the same?

So, I mean every club is going to be aware of that....but listen he is Cristiano Ronaldo, he's one of the greatest players to ever have played the game. I think he's going to get another club in January and continue his football career.

But for me, It's just a horrible scenario, he's done so much for the club, and to see it end this way, it's just horrible. On his part really, I would say, that interview shouldn't have been done, wrong timing as well.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi
It's just not right. It doesn't look right for such a player that has achieved so much in the game." .

The former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder also commented when asked if the bombshell interview would have tarnish his legacy at Old Trafford.

"I think a little bit yeah. Even his fans as well right now, they don't agree with the interview. It's very hard to defend him", Mikel added.

The 37-year-old Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 appearances across two spells for Manchester United and is currently expected to start for Portugal when they take on Ghana on Thursday, November 23 in their opening Group H match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Ronaldo’s ego is too repulsive and unbearable