The Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM has signed to his former club, Manchester united. The club confirmed the signing from Juventus through a brief press release made available in their website..
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who became a global sensation from Manchester United made a swift U-turn from signing to the Manchester City back to his old club Man United.
According to the official statement made by the club management;
Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached 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.
The fans are already in a celebration mood.
How much was Ronaldo signed ?
It is understood that the 36 year old footballer, will be going for a fee of €15 million, plus €8 million in add-ons.
It had seemed that Manchester City would be given a clear run at recruiting the 36-year-old but it is understood they are no longer interested in the Juventus striker, leaving United as the likeliest destination.
Solskjaer said: “He 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. He almost retired me because that Wolverhampton game when I got injured he kept switching sides.
“He is such a tremendous human being as well. Let’s see what happens with Cristiano. Everyone who has played with him has a soft spot for him.
“We’ve always had a good communication. Bruno (Fernandes) has been talking to him. He knows what we feel about him. If he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows we’re here.”