Nigeria Professional Football League side, Lobi Stars F.C., have stated that they did not contact Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives following his departure from Manchester United.
This was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday via its Twitter handle.
They said, “LOBI STARS STATEMENT ON CRISTIANO RONALDO LINK. Pls, be informed that #WeAreLobi is yet to make any contact with representatives of #CristianoRonaldo following his release from #ManUtd. We wish him the best & #LobiStars will make no further comment on this.”
Manchester United announced Ronaldo’s exit from the club on Tuesday. The news was announced at 5.5.30 pm United released a blunt 67-word statement for the club icon.
The Old Trafford club – who will NOT give their iconic No7 a pay-off to save themselves £11.5million – said: ” Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
“The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances and wishes him and his family well for the future.