Cristiano Ronaldo has left Manchester United, the club has announced.

The news comes as the striker unsettled the club as he spoke to Piers Morgan in an explosive TalkTV interview.

Manchester United posted the news to Twitter on Tuesday evening with a link to its website, writing: “Cristiano 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.

“#MUFC”

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United with ‘immediate effect’

The full statement reads: “Cristiano 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.

“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch.”

The 37-year-old rejoined the club last year but he said in the TalkTV interview that he didn’t respect the new manager Erik ten Hag.

The Portuguese football player said in statement: “Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.

“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.

“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”