I don't agree with you, there is a better and elegant way if he really wants to leave Old Trafford without having to corner the club that is actually still paying his salary. since the beginning Manchester United failed to qualify for the Champions League, he wanted to leave Old Trafford. but the fact is, no one team really wants to sign him. you are wrong, Ronaldo is really dropping himself after his controversial interview. and what Ronaldo said in the interview was not entirely true, he even criticized Man United's young players. even he himself, his performance had completely dropped.
So far, there are several clubs that are still linked with Ronaldo and the most widely is Chelsea. however, we won't know until it happens. in this world cup, Ronaldo has to prove that he still deserves to be the best. we'll see, if he will really contribute to the Portugal squad. if the performance doesn't improve, I doubt it after this world cup is over. no big club interested in him including Chelsea. And if Manchester United do terminate Ronaldo's contract, I think it is the right decision.