Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has claimed that there was "no option" to let Cristiano Ronaldo remain at Old Trafford after "he attacked the club".
United confirmed that Ronaldo is to leave the club by mutual agreement with immediate effect in a statement on Tuesday evening.
It read: "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.