Athletic: Cristiano Ronaldo reiterates desire to leave, Sporting explored as potential option
Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his desire to leave Manchester United as soon as possible, according to The Athletic.
The Portuguese's primary objective is to sign for a Champions League club this summer in order to preserve his goalscoring record.
The 37-year-old is currently the all-time top scorer in the competition with 140 goals. Lionel Messi, who is staying at Paris Saint-Germain, has 125 goals.
Cristiano's boyhood side Sporting Lisbon has been explored as a potential destination with Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes holding talks with the Portuguese side regarding the transfer.
Source: The Athletic