Portuguese side Sporting CP are the betting favorites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after his departure from Manchester United.

United announced Ronaldo was to leave the club with immediate effect after his contract was mutually terminated.

Bookies Oddschecker believe that a return for Ronaldo to Sporting, where he began his career, is the most likely.

They are set at 3/1 to secure his signature, while Chelsea are the next best option at 4/1.

Another option is Inter Miami who are rated at 6/1, while Bayern Munich have odds of 17/2 to make a move for the free agent.

Ronaldo's departure was announced days after he gave an explosive interview to Piers Morgan, criticizing the club's owners and manager.