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Manchester United insist they have 'no issue' with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford before the end of Rayo Vallecano friendly - despite fans' fury at his early exit after he was hooked at half-time by Erik ten Hag on his long-awaited return

Manchester United have insisted they have no issues with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford before the end of their 1-1 friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

The wantaway Portuguese star played the first 45 minutes of the game but was the only player to be substituted off by manager Erik ten Hag at halftime.

It came amid uncertainty over his Old Trafford future with Ronaldo wanting out of the club as United have no Champions League football this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to leave Manchester United's friendly with Rayo Vallecano early
United initially refused to comment but they have clarified the club has no issues with Ronaldo

As reported by Sky Sports via the Mirror, United initially refused to comment on Sunday but they have now clarified the club has no issue with Ronaldo leaving early as he was one of a number of players to do the same.