Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Old Trafford before end of Manchester United friendly

LEFT EARLY: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo during the pre-season friendly match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pic: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday before the end with it being unclear if Erik ten Hag had given the 37-year-old permission to do so.

The striker, who wants to leave the club, had played a first ever half under the new manager, Ronaldo having missed the previous five pre-seasons games due to a family issue. At the break Ten Hag replaced the striker with Amad Diallo and he was later photographed outside the stadium before the close of the match. But, when it was put to United if Ronaldo was allowed to do so, the club were unable to offer a clarification.