Ronaldo: I'm sorry for Manchester United - Peter Schmeichel

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has said he doesn't want Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the club.

Schmeichel hopes that all parties to the recent crisis will come together and reach a peace resolution.

Ronaldo, in an explosive interview with ace journalist, Piers Morgan during the week, had criticized the Red Devils hierarchy, the manager and even the owners of the club.

He accused them of mismanaging the club in many ways and 'betraying' him and revealed he had 'no respect' for Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United have said they are currently investigating the issues raised by the veteran striker and will decide on the next steps.

Reports in England say Ten Hag has already decided the Portugal international should leave.

"I believe in fairy tales. I'm a big, big fan of Ronaldo - and I'm a big fan of Manchester United having the best players in the world," Schmeichel told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

"I hope there will be an opportunity where his people and Manchester United can sit down and discuss this and find a solution, because I really want Cristiano to remain a Manchester United player.

'"I'm so sorry for the fans of Manchester United, United and Ronaldo that it happened like this."