The 23-year-old Portuguese international underwent ankle surgery Monday morning. Professor Niek van Dijk performed the successful operation in Amsterdam. A hospital spokesperson said Ronaldo will be discharged on Tuesday.

United said that he would “begin his convalescence under the direction of club medical staff” , and that no return date would be set for at least a month.

Which means Ronaldo is likely out for the start of the next season, which starts August 16th

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