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Ronaldo's return! Erik ten Hag STARTS wantaway forward in Manchester United's final pre-season friendly with Rayo Vallecano friendly despite his demands to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of Champions League football

Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Manchester United against Rayo Vallecano despite the ongoing uncertainty over his Old Trafford future.

The wantaway Portuguese star, 37, was pictured arriving for Erik ten Hag's side ahead of Sunday afternoon's friendly against Spanish club Rayo Vallecano.

It follows a week in which both sides dug in - with Ronaldo reiterating his desire to leave United in pursuit of Champions League football and the club once again insisting he wouldn't be sold.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives at Old Trafford with his team-mates
Ronaldo is in Manchester United's matchday squad for their friendly againstu00a0Rayo Vallecano

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at Old Trafford for today's friendly against Rayo Vallecano

Having missed United's 17-day tour of Thailand and Australia for family reasons, Ronaldo swept back into the club's Carrington training ground accompanied by his agent Jorge Mendes.