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Luke Thrower

Cristiano Ronaldo 'leaves' Old Trafford early amid Chelsea transfer links and Man Utd exit talk

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to leave his side's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano early on Sunday. The forward made his return to action in the pre-season friendly, playing 45 minutes for the Red Devils.

It's the 37-year-old's first match back in the team, having previously spent time away with uncertainty surrounding his future at Old Trafford. This has led to links with a move away from the club as he looks to make the most out of his remaining years as a professional footballer.

One of the sides linked with a shock move is Chelsea, with owner Todd Boehly holding talks with agent Jorge Mendes over the summer. A deal at this stage is yet to materialise, currently leaving Ronaldo in a state of limbo at United, with one month left in the transfer window.

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