EPL: Man Utd reduce Ronaldo’s salary to £360,000 as player eyes exit

Manchester United’s reduction of players’ salaries, has emerged as one of the reasons Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club.

United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League has triggered a 25% reduction in the squad’s salaries.

According to the Manchester Evening News, sources close to Ronaldo say it has “upset” the player.

Ronaldo agreed on a £480,000-a-week deal when he returned to Old Trafford.

However, the cut means his basic weekly wage for next season is now £360,000.

The 37-year-old was the only international not to report back for pre-season at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday and Tuesday due to “family reasons”.