The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will depart Previous Trafford as a free agent after the World Cup.
Bruno Fernandes says enjoying with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United was a “dream come true”, insisting he respects his Portugal teammate’s resolution to go away the membership.
On Tuesday, Man Utd introduced Ronaldo has agreed to terminate his contract at Previous Trafford.
The choice comes after the 37-year-old closely criticized the membership’s hierarchy and Erik ten Hag in a controversial interview.
Ronaldo has arrived on the World Cup with hopes of salvaging his disappointing first half of the season. He’ll play alongside Bruno Fernandes, with whom he shaped a strong duo at United final season.
“I don’t really feel uncomfortable,” Fernandes informed reporters. “I don’t have to select a aspect. It was a privilege to play within the nationwide staff with Ronaldo and on the membership it was a dream come true and I’ve at all times mentioned that.
“Cristiano has at all times been an inspiration for me. It was a dream however we all know nothing lasts ceaselessly. And now Cristiano took a call for his life and his profession and we now have to respect each resolution.”
Portugal will kick off their World Cup marketing campaign with a match in opposition to Ghana on Thursday. Ronaldo and co will then tackle Uruguay of their subsequent group-stage match 4 days later.