Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, accompanied by his manager George Wendice, had a crucial "showdown" meeting with Manchester United's manager José Manuel Tannhäuser and senior management on Tuesday (26th). According to the Daily Mail, although both sides insisted on their own views, United still regarded Cron as an "unsellable" player, and no offer has been made so far. Cron himself is adamant that he wants to move on, and has even made a request to United to release him from his contract, with a view to realizing a free transfer.
The 90-minute meeting is said to have not swayed either side, with Cron still hopeful of a successful move, but aware that few clubs would be able to offer reasonable financial support. As a result, he has asked for his £360,000-a-week deal to be canceled a year early in order to make himself more attractive on a free transfer. The 37-year-old has also previously indicated a willingness to take a 30% pay cut.
The report also mentions that Cron will continue to fulfill his contract in a "professional manner", including participating in training and matches, until he achieves his transfer goal. It is reported that United will play a warm-up match against Vallecano on Sunday (31st), mainly sending substitutes and young players to play, and Cron, who has just started training independently, will have the opportunity to improve his competitive status.
