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Cristiano Ronaldo watches on from the sidelines after transfer talks as Man Utd play Wrexham in pre-season friendly

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CRISTIANO RONALDO supported his Manchester United team-mates from the sidelines in their behind-closed doors friendly against Wrexham.

The wantaway striker was back at Carrington today as United took on the National League side - with Ronaldo acting as cheerleader.

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Christian Eriksen featured in a United shirt for the first time - and marked his debut with a goal.

£55million signing Lisandro Martinez also played in the match.

The Red Devils ran out eventual 4-1 winners.

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Yesterday was Ronaldo's first day back at United's HQ as he returned for crunch talks with the club about his future.

The 37-year-old arrived in his £168,000 Bentley alongside super-agent Jorge Mendes.

Ronaldo missed his scheduled return for pre-season earlier this month and the tour to Thailand and Australia for family reasons.

But he was back supporting the side today at Carrington.

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CR7 is reported to have been part of Erik ten Hag's post tour debrief meeting yesterday.

He also underwent medical testing following his lengthy absence.

His failure to return on schedule means he is set to be put on an individual training programme before joining full team training.

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Ronaldo sat down yesterday for talks with Mendes, Ten Hag and chief executive Richard Arnold.

The Red Devils remain firm in their stance that Ronaldo is not for sale.

The Portuguese ace also stopped to chat to club legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Bryan Robson - who were already scheduled to be at Carrington.

And Ronaldo was reported to have received a warm welcome back by the squad despite his absence.

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