Man Utd unrest leads Cristiano Ronaldo to train with Sheffield United

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted training alone next to Sheffield United during their pre-season training camp in Portugal

Sheffield United, who are also on the Iberian peninsula, spotted Manchester United's ace Cristiano Ronaldo training alone in Lisbon.

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In search of Champions League football once again, the 37-year-old is rumored to want to leave the Red Devils this summer.

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Manchester United's pre-season tour under Erik ten Hag did not include Ronaldo as the club is currently in Australia for 'family reasons.'

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According to the Daily Mail, blades players were shocked at seeing the lone figure training at Lisbon's equivalent of St James' Park.

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Sheffield did not ask Ronaldo if he wanted to take part in a kickabout, according to the report.

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Following a poor return to Manchester last summer, Ronaldo is reportedly looking to leave Old Strafford this summer.

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