Piers Morgan tells Arsenal to make sensational Cristiano Ronaldo transfer as he responds after pal’s Man Utd axing

PIERS MORGAN has urged Arsenal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after he was axed by Manchester United.

The Red Devils announced that the Portuguese star will leave the club with immediate effect after his damning interview with Morgan.

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During the TalkTV interview, Ronaldo slammed the club for not progressing since he originally left the club for Real Madrid in 2009.

The 37-year-old also revealed that he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag.

Ronaldo's play time had been cut dramatically this season as the dutch manager changed the club's play style, despite him being the club's top scorer last season.

He also suggested the club did not believe him regarding his daughter's ill health over the summer.

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Since the interview, it seemed like it would only be a matter of time until Ronaldo left the club and now it is official.

Morgan, who got the interview, has responded to the news as he tweeted: "The End".

He then tweeted: "time for phase 2", alongside a picture of Ronaldo holding up an Arsenal shirt.

Morgan is inferring that the Gunners should sign the superstar now that he is no longer at Manchester United.

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Mikel Arteta's side are currently top of the Premier League after an impressive start to the season.

The news of Ronaldo's axing comes less than 48 hours before he kicks off his fifth World Cup campaign with Portugal.

The Euro 2016 champions face Ghana in Doha on Thursday afternoon.

And captain Ronaldo will start the game unemployed as a free agent.

The attacker is believed to have options and has been linked with moves to Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and MLS clubs in the past.

Ronaldo has wished United the best going forward in a statement following the announcement.

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He : "I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change.

"It feels like the right time to seek a new challenge. I wish Man Utd all the best."