Portuguese star winger Nani will leave Orlando City SC after his contract with the club expires at the end of the year. This was confirmed by the MLS franchise on Friday.

According to the official announcement, Orlando chose to decline Nani’s option for the 2022 MLS season.

Nani also addressed the news via a statement posted on Twitter in which he confirmed that Orlando didn’t want to offer him a new deal.

“I shall never forget how the fans and community supported me and my family ever since the moment we arrived in Florida,” Nani added. “You will have in me a friend and a fan for the future. I wish you all the best.”

Nani was arguably Orlando City’s best player since joining the club in 2019. As the team’s captain, he managed to lead Orlando to two playoff appearances, and the MLS is Back Tournament finale. Overall, he made 88 appearances in all competitions and scored 31 goals with 18 assists. His brilliant performances earned him two MLS All-Star nods.

It is certainly shocking to see Orlando City moving on from such a valuable player, especially since Nani had a great season in 2021. The most likely reason for this decision is probably Orlando’s unwillingness to make a significant financial commitment. Nani was playing on a Designated Player contract and was earning around $2.5 million annually.

Still, this might not be the end of the ex-Manchester United star in the MLS. Nani showed that he can still play on a high level, and it wouldn’t be surprising if other teams start making calls to keep him in the United States.

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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could follow the footsteps of other soccer greats like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Thierry Henry by coming down to the United States to finish his career in the MLS. At least that’s what Ronaldo’s compatriot and current Orlando City captain Nani claims.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Nani said that Ronaldo once told him he is interested in MLS and could see himself playing there towards the end of his career.

“A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America,” said Nani. “It’s not 100% but probably. There is a chance.”

Cristiano Ronaldo currently has two years left on his deal with Seria A giants Juventus. Still, there have been rumors of his departure next season as the 35-year-old struggled to acclimate to Italian football. However, it would be unrealistic to expect Ronaldo to come to the United States right away, as he is still viewed as one of the best players in the world despite his age.

If Ronaldo leaves Italy, his next destination could be Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. According to recent reports from France, PSG’s wealthy owners would like to pair Ronaldo with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and consider making a $100 million bid for the four-times Ballon D’Or winner.

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Sporting CP and Portugal international winger Nani is reportedly really close to coming to MLS and joining Orlando City. The 32-year-old, who previously played for Manchester United, will sign as a Designated Player if the move goes through.  The news about the move was first reported by Portugal’s Record.

Nani returned to Sporting CP, where he started his professional career, in the summer of 2018 for a third stint. Although he has been really productive, scoring eight goals in 27 games this season, the club is looking to reduce their salary bill, and several high-paid players became expendable in the recent weeks.

The most prominent period of Nani’s career was between 2007 and 2015 when he played for Premier League giants Manchester United. During this period, he won numerous trophies including four national titles and one UEFA Champions League title. He played a total of 230 matches with Man Utd, scoring 40 goals in the process.

Besides United, Nani also played for several other notable European clubs including Fenerbahçe, Valencia, and Lazio.

With Portugal national football team, Nani participated in three World Cups and has managed to win the UEFA Euro 2016.

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Portuguese star winger Nani will leave Orlando City SC after his contract with the club expires at the end of the year. This was confirmed by the MLS franchise on Friday.

According to the official announcement, Orlando chose to decline Nani’s option for the 2022 MLS season.

Nani also addressed the news via a statement posted on Twitter in which he confirmed that Orlando didn’t want to offer him a new deal.

“I shall never forget how the fans and community supported me and my family ever since the moment we arrived in Florida,” Nani added. “You will have in me a friend and a fan for the future. I wish you all the best.”

Nani was arguably Orlando City’s best player since joining the club in 2019. As the team’s captain, he managed to lead Orlando to two playoff appearances, and the MLS is Back Tournament finale. Overall, he made 88 appearances in all competitions and scored 31 goals with 18 assists. His brilliant performances earned him two MLS All-Star nods.

It is certainly shocking to see Orlando City moving on from such a valuable player, especially since Nani had a great season in 2021. The most likely reason for this decision is probably Orlando’s unwillingness to make a significant financial commitment. Nani was playing on a Designated Player contract and was earning around $2.5 million annually.

Still, this might not be the end of the ex-Manchester United star in the MLS. Nani showed that he can still play on a high level, and it wouldn’t be surprising if other teams start making calls to keep him in the United States.

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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could follow the footsteps of other soccer greats like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Thierry Henry by coming down to the United States to finish his career in the MLS. At least that’s what Ronaldo’s compatriot and current Orlando City captain Nani claims.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Nani said that Ronaldo once told him he is interested in MLS and could see himself playing there towards the end of his career.

“A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America,” said Nani. “It’s not 100% but probably. There is a chance.”

Cristiano Ronaldo currently has two years left on his deal with Seria A giants Juventus. Still, there have been rumors of his departure next season as the 35-year-old struggled to acclimate to Italian football. However, it would be unrealistic to expect Ronaldo to come to the United States right away, as he is still viewed as one of the best players in the world despite his age.

If Ronaldo leaves Italy, his next destination could be Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. According to recent reports from France, PSG’s wealthy owners would like to pair Ronaldo with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and consider making a $100 million bid for the four-times Ballon D’Or winner.

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Sporting CP and Portugal international winger Nani is reportedly really close to coming to MLS and joining Orlando City. The 32-year-old, who previously played for Manchester United, will sign as a Designated Player if the move goes through.  The news about the move was first reported by Portugal’s Record.

Nani returned to Sporting CP, where he started his professional career, in the summer of 2018 for a third stint. Although he has been really productive, scoring eight goals in 27 games this season, the club is looking to reduce their salary bill, and several high-paid players became expendable in the recent weeks.

The most prominent period of Nani’s career was between 2007 and 2015 when he played for Premier League giants Manchester United. During this period, he won numerous trophies including four national titles and one UEFA Champions League title. He played a total of 230 matches with Man Utd, scoring 40 goals in the process.

Besides United, Nani also played for several other notable European clubs including Fenerbahçe, Valencia, and Lazio.

With Portugal national football team, Nani participated in three World Cups and has managed to win the UEFA Euro 2016.

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