What now for Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United?

The sight of a glum-looking Ronaldo storming out of Old Trafford ten minutes before the end of United’s final pre-season game served as a fitting metaphor for his current status with the club

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

The sight of a glum-looking Cristiano Ronaldo storming out of Old Trafford ten minutes before the end of Manchester United’s final pre-season game on Sunday served as a fitting metaphor for the icon’s current status with Erik ten Hag’s club.

Not only was this the image of a man who clearly did not wish to be where he currently finds himself, but the reaction to those images on social media demonstrated what a sideshow and circus the veteran striker is going to create this season.