After speculation that Ronaldo was in talks to transfer to Manchester City, it is now confirmed that he will re-join rivals Manchester United after leaving the club in 2009.
On Thursday evening, it looked like Ronaldo was set to turn his back on his Manchester United past and sign for City in a move that was unimaginable pre-transfer window.
But just 24 hours later, the Red Devils have confirmed the signing of Ronaldo and that he will be returning with the club on a two-year contract, ending his career at the club that catapulted it.
A statement from Manchester United says they are “delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo”.
The agreement comes after Manchester City pulled out of negotiations.
United have agreed to pay £12.8m for the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner, with the deal subject to personal terms, visa and a medical.
Man City fans are angry after being left red-faced by missing out on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Shambles but we move
— Cyrus 🙇🏻♂️ (@SilkyCyrus_74) August 27, 2021
Pain
— (@citykako) August 27, 2021
Well they’re serious and we aren’t. Fairs
— Josh 🦧🏴🍻 (@mcfcjosh9320) August 27, 2021
Chelsea: Sign Lukaku and probably Kounde
— Melih7777 (@Melih77772) August 27, 2021
United: Sign Sancho, Varane and Ronaldo
Us: Signing no Striker and no left back
Time to move on, blues. Hope pep and the boys are out for blood this season
— Brayden woodhead (@BWoodhead9320) August 27, 2021
Next season, we go again pic.twitter.com/vNkqPrPYcE
— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) August 27, 2021
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