A few days ago, Paris Saint-Germain pulled out of a race to land Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving Manchester City’s route to signing the Portuguese superstar wide open. But then the unthinkable happened. On Friday afternoon, City pulled out of the deal before there even was one. No fee agreed with Juventus, no personal terms discussed with the player. But Ronaldo’s wily agent Jorge Mendes has got an ace up his sleeve – he’ll still do business in the city of Manchester! Manchester United are the favourites to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford!.It is understood City were offered the chance to sign Ronaldo, who informed his club of an intention to leave over the past 24 hours, but after considering the matter carefully will not be taking the possibility any further.🚨 Exclusive | Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted boarding a private plane at Turin airport… but where will it land? 👀— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 27, 2021 The 36-year-old has informed Bianconeri coach Massimiliano Allegri that he wants to leave Turin this summer, with that news confirmed by Allegri earlier on Friday. The United board are now discussing figures over Ronaldo’s salary and are considering the transfer fee they may have to offer Juventus, who don’t want to lose him for nothing.The U-turn is believed to be an attempt of Manchester United’s owners to appease the supporters following years of friction and miscommunication. The Glazer family want Ronaldo to be one of the leaders of Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.Jorge Mendes have just received official contract proposal by Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo. The comeback is more than close – now at “final stages”. 🔴🇵🇹 #MUFCCristiano wants to re-join Man United. He’s ready to accept “as soon as possible”. pic.twitter.com/OgahjDUi76— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2021 Juventus are holding out for a $35 million fee for Ronaldo – which shouldn’t be a stumbling block for the Old Trafford club.Earlier on Friday, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed that Ronaldo had informed him of his intention to leave the club.”Yesterday, Cristiano told me that he no longer has any intention to play for Juventus. For this reason, he will not be called up for our next match.”Saturday, 14.30: (1.33) Man.City (5.20) Arsenal (9.00)United boss Solskjaer opened the door for CR7 to make a sensational return to Old Trafford.”Cristiano is a legend of this club, the greatest player of all time if you ask me. I was fortunate enough to play with him. I coached him when I got my job. We’ve always had good communication. Bruno has been talking to him as well and he knows what we feel about him. If he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows we are here. Let’s see what happens.”Ronaldo first signed for United in 2003 when Sir Alex Ferguson brought him from Sporting CP as a promising youngster. Manchester Evening News even claims that a phone call from Ferguson convinced Ronaldo that he should return and wear the red shirt once more.Six years, 292 matches and 118 goals after his first arrival to Old Trafford, the 2016 European Championship winner left for Real Madrid and became one of the best players we’ve ever seen. In nine seasons with Los Blancos, he scored incredible 450 goals in 438 appearances and won every trophy imaginable. His move to Juventus proved somewhat underwhelming as the club failed to reach its primary goal of winning the Champions League in three seasons. Now he’s on the move again. And what a move it is!
