Cristiano Ronaldo knew that it was 'practically impossible' for him to move to a Champions League club after his bombshell interview that led to his Manchester United exit, according to reports.
The 37-year-old hit out at the Red Devils and manager Erik ten Hag in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan last month and his contract was subsequently terminated by mutual consent.
Ronaldo has previously stated that he wanted to continue playing in the Champions League for as long as possible, but Marca has reported that he always knew this was highly unlikely after leaving United.