Manchester United report: Stunning €100m star to become Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement

By Mark White
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Manchester United are expected to cut ties with Cristiano Ronaldo this summer – and have wasted no time in identifying his successor

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
(Image credit: PA)

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has decided on the player he wants to lead the line at Old Trafford next season.

The 63-year-old is only in charge in the northwest until May, with Erik Ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino both candidates to become the next full-time manager – but with Rangnick stepping into a consultancy role after his contract in the dugout expires, he has given his recommendation on a new forward.

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.