Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave Manchester United and, judging by the start of their season, he's not likely to change his mind soon.

Ronaldo only rejoined United training the week before 2022/23 began after sitting out the start of preseason, including a tour of matches in Australia and Thailand for "family reasons." 

In the interim, several reports emerged of Ronaldo's agent unsuccessfully engaging clubs around Europe in discussions about a transfer. 

Ronaldo into his new playing system despite the controversy surrounding the star's role in the team's worst Premier League season in club history.

It was Ronaldo himself who confirmed he would return to action in the friendly with Rayo Vallecano on July 31.