Manchester United officially announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo this Tuesday morning.
After undergoing medical examinations on Monday and solving all the formalities and bureaucracies involved in the negotiation, the 36-year-old Portuguese star signed a contract for two seasons (with the option of one more). The club has not released which shirt number he will be wearing. But it is speculated that Cavani, owner of 7, will relinquish the number, with the Premier League granting special permission for the switch.
According to information gathered, the coach who launched Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, called directly the Portuguese striker to convince him to sign for the ‘Red Devils’ and not the ‘Citizens’.
Sir Alex Ferguson was not the only one to speak out on this subject. Rio Ferdinand, former England defender for Manchester United, also called Cristiano Ronaldo.
The outcome turned out to be an agreement between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United, with a two-year contract with a salary of around €559,000 per week.
As for Juventus it should receive around 28 million euros in this transfer.
On social networks, Cristiano Ronaldo made a “textão” showing his happiness in returning to the club after 12 years (see the full text below). The player played between 2003 and 2009 for the Red Devils, winning several titles, including a Champions League, and being voted best player in the world for the first time in 2008
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The official presentation of Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 118 goals in 292 games in his first spell at Manchester United, will take place after the FIFA Date for the teams’ matches for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. on September 11, for the Premier League.
“Everyone who knows me knows of my endless love for Manchester United. The years I spent at this club were absolutely incredible and the path we took together is written in golden letters in the history of this great and incredible institution.
I can’t even begin to explain my feelings now as I see my return to Old Trafford announced all over the world. It’s like a dream come true, after all the times I’ve played against Manchester United, I’ve always felt so much love and respect from the fans in the stands. This is absolutely 100% of the stuff dreams are made of!
My first national championship, my first Cup, my first call-up for the Portuguese national team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Golden Ball… All were born from this special bond between me and the Red Devils. History was written in the past and history will be written once more! You have my word! I’m fine here! I’m back to my place! Let’s make it happen one more time!”
The ace left a message directly to coach Alex Ferguson.
“PS – Sir Alex, this is for you…”
The club leaves a message to Cristiano Ronaldo:
“Everyone at the club is looking forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester,” read the statement sent to newsrooms by the British club.
