Karim Benzema has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid helped him get back to his goal-scoring best, which may bode well for Manchester United if he leaves this summer.
One of the biggest disruptions Erik ten Hag has faced in the early stages of his United reign has been Ronaldo's desire to leave the club just a year on from his return. It's understood that a lack of Champions League football, the club's lack of progress in the transfer window and a 25 per cent pay cut enforced on the squad after failing to make the top four have fuelled his wish to depart.
The Portuguese missed the majority of pre-season due to family reasons and then earned criticism from the manager after leaving the friendly with Rayo Vallecano early. He didn't start in the opening weekend defeat to Brighton but did come on early in the second half.
