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Charlie Wilson

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after starting Man United Premier League opener against Brighton on bench

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared an update for the first time since starting Manchester United's Premier League season opener against Brighton on the bench.

The Portugal captain has told United he wants to leave the club this summer in pursuit of Champions League football, while also being unhappy about the club's inactivity in the transfer market and the salary reduction that has been imposed upon him.

Going into the game against Brighton, there was a feeling that Ronaldo could have bagged himself a start, but instead, it was Christian Eriksen who led the line, ultimately disappointing as the false nine with the Portuguese superstar coming on in the second-half.

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