Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted publicly on Instagram for the first time since he was rumored to want to leave Manchester United in recent weeks.

Cristiano RonaldoPhoto: Martin Rickett / PA Images / Profimedia

The 37-year-old Lusitanian star has not been involved in United’s tours this summer and is said to want to leave the English club he returned to at the start of last season.

According to the sports press, he would like to reach a team that will perform in the Champions League, in the next edition Manchester United will play in the Europa League.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to rumors that he wants to leave Manchester United – the media are lying

Despite not featuring in the summer friendlies, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to United and played in the Devils’ first two games (two defeats).

“The truth will be known when I give an interview in a few weeks. The press only tells lies.

I have a diary, and of the 100 news items I’ve written down over the past few months, only five have been correct. Imagine how things go” – Cristiano Ronaldoin a comment to a post in one of his fans on Instagram.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo’s agent, is still looking for a decision on the Portuguese’s last-minute transfer.