
Audio By Carbonatix
Cristiano Ronaldo has told Juventus he "no longer has any intention" to play for the club, manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed.
Ronaldo, 36, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, has been left out of the squad to face Empoli on Saturday.
Juventus are yet to receive an official bid for the Portugal forward.
"[Ronaldo] gave his contribution, he made himself available, now he leaves and life goes on," said Allegri.
On Wednesday, Juventus told Ronaldo they are willing to sell him during the transfer window - but only if their conditions are met by interested clubs.
Manchester City are one of the teams to have made contact with Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes, with some reports suggesting personal terms have already been agreed.
Allegri continued: "Yesterday, Cristiano told me that he no longer has any intention to play for Juventus. For this reason he will not be called up for tomorrow's game.
"Things change, it's a law of life. Juventus remains, which is the most important thing.
"He is to be thanked for what he has done, also as an example amongst the youngsters. But as I said, we must go on."
According to reports Ronaldo informed his Juventus colleagues he was set to leave this month after two years at the 36-time Serie A champions.
He then drove to the training ground on Friday morning but left before taking part in the session.
A week ago, Allegri said Ronaldo had "never expressed a desire to leave" Juventus, and that the player had told him he was staying at the Allianz Stadium.
Ronaldo himself called media speculation about his future "a disrespect for me as a man and as a player" in a lengthy Instagram post a few days earlier.
The five-time Ballon d'or winner started on the bench on Sunday as Juventus drew their league opener against Udinese.
Ronaldo signed for Juve from Spanish giants Real Madrid in a deal worth 112m euros (£99.2m) in 2018.
In May, he became the fastest player to score 100 goals for the club - a feat he achieved in 131 games.
Latest Stories
-
Police arrest man for illegal drug peddling at Pankrono
3 minutes -
Industry collaboration key to solving skills mismatch – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga
10 minutes -
Ghana, Egypt deepen security ties following high-level meeting
15 minutes -
Every neurodivergent child deserves to thrive – AWARE 2026 walk set for North Legon
22 minutes -
Ghana-Russia Centre, ATF donate to Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital
26 minutes -
NPP increases polling station coverage per election committee from 10 to 25
30 minutes -
Ghana card cannot be used for financial transactions – NIA debunks false reports
30 minutes -
Successful conviction secured for illegal fish processing operation in Watford
36 minutes -
Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
37 minutes -
Ofori-Atta not yet formally notified of any charges – Frank Davies
37 minutes -
Asanko Gold supports road rehabilitation to ease transport challenges in Amansie West
48 minutes -
Serial killer pleads guilty to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island, New York
52 minutes -
NPP used Bosomtwe road as ‘election machine’ but failed to dedicate funds for its completion – Dr Amoakohene
58 minutes -
CSOs warns of contraceptive crisis as $500k UNFPA supplies stall at port
1 hour -
Africa’s youth bulge a ‘defining moment’ that requires urgent action – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga
1 hour