An American football club reportedly tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after he left Manchester United in 2022.

Ronaldo left United by mutual consent after falling out with Erik ten Hag and a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he lambasted the Dutchman.

The Portuguese star kissed goodbye to £16million as United cut his contract short just four days after his television appearance.

The Athletic have reported how MLS club Sporting Kansas City tried to sign him - with a deeper view of what they were willing to offer him. 

Last season he scored 44 goals in 45 games but he is still without a domestic trophy in the Middle East, although he has won the Arab Club Champions Cup.