Man Utd announce Ronaldo's interview
A 73-word notice appeared on the homepage of Man Utd at 2pm on November 14, London time, with the following paragraph: "The team will review the reaction to Ronaldo's interview, after the whole incident is brought out. ".
Man Utd emphasized that the club's immediate priority is "to focus on preparing for the second phase of the season, continuing to improve the motivation, trust and solidarity among players, coaching staff, management. and fans".
Previously, Morgan said that it would broadcast a full 90 minutes of the interview with Ronaldo at 8pm on Wednesday, November 16 and Thursday, November 17 on TalkTV. He said it was the Portuguese superstar who actively contacted to have this conversation.
A British law firm said that Man Utd can rely on Ronaldo's statements to unilaterally terminate the contract, if the 37-year-old striker seriously violates the obligation to keep information confidential with the team. FIFA rules state that a party can cancel a contract without consequences, if there is a good reason. Therefore, what Ronaldo said in the 90 minutes of the interview could be evidence for Man Utd to cancel the contract.
Former defender Jamie Carragher thinks Ronaldo will not play any more matches for Man Utd, after comments "teased" by Morgan on November 14. There, he said that he "disrespected coach Erik ten Hag", and was "betrayed by Man Utd". Ronaldo also said that the equipment and technology in the training rooms at Man Utd have not changed compared to the early 2003-2009 period when he played for the team.
If Man Utd cancel Ronaldo's contract without good reason, they will have to compensate an amount that can correspond to his salary for the remainder of the contract. Assuming Man Utd liquidate CR7 in January 2023, six months before the contract expires, they may have to pay more than $ 14 million.