Cristiano Ronaldo is a Manchester United player! Just a few hours after Manchester City pulled out of the race to sign the legendary Portuguese – news appeared that Manchester United are the favourites to land Juventus’ best-paid player. And now it’s been confirmed!Wow wow wow, he’s home 🤩♥️ @Cristiano— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) August 27, 2021 Twelve years after switching Old Trafford for Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the former Sporting CP and Real Madrid forward is back in England and back at the stadium where he became a global football star.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 the job done in the city of Manchester! Manchester United have announced the return of one of football’s biggest-ever stars!.‘Agent Bruno’? 💼 😂 Welcome back home @Cristiano 🙌🐐 https://t.co/YoFBamTIAQ— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) August 27, 2021 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. Their loss proved their biggest rivals’ gain as they pulled off one of the biggest coups since… well, since Cristiano left in 2009.Sensation! Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of a return to Manchester United after rivals City drop out of the raceThe Internet went in a frenzy when United published this statement on their official website.”Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical.Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the European Championship for his native Portugal.In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games.Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester.”Friday morning: Ronaldo leaves Juventus, linked heavily to Manchester City Friday by lunch: Ronaldo is a Manchester United player pic.twitter.com/clGABFqBNJ— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 27, 2021 More to follow!
