The coach who brought CR7 to England when he was 18 was once again a vital person to live a second stage at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo said former coach Sir Alex Ferguson was the “main key” to his return to Manchester United.
Units announced that he had reached an agreement with Ronaldo last Friday even though the Portugal international was about to make a move to Manchester City, according to ESPN sources.
Nearby sources have pointed to ESPN that the 36 – year – old was persuaded to choose the Units on the city after WhatsApp conversations with former teammates. The deal was made official last Tuesday.
“As everyone knows, since I signed for Manchester [United] at 18, Sir Alex Ferguson was the key, “ he said Ronaldo on the Red Devils official site. “I remember when we played against Manchester when I was at Sporting Lisbon.
“Sir Alex Ferguson is like a father to football for me. He helped me a lot, he taught me a lot, and in my opinion, of course, he played a big role because the relationship we had, we kept in touch all the time. time, and he is an amazing person.
“I really hold him in high esteem and he was the main key to being in the position I’m in, for him to have signed for Manchester United.”
The stages of the Premier League will be at full capacity this season after a campaign with empty stands or a limited number of fans, and Ronaldo he said he is excited to play in front of fans who still sing his name after his successful first stint at the club between 2003 and 2009.
“Well, fans are the key to football,” add. “Now, with all the stadiums full of fans, it’s not the same as we had a year ago with the stadiums empty. The fans are the key and I am very happy. The Manchester United fans are special, I know, I remember it very well.
“I know they still sing my music, what has made me feel even happier and my commitment is to give it my all on the field, like I did before, like I do all the time, and try to give my best from me, helping the team, scoring goals, assisting, winning games, and I hope to see them very, very soon “.
Ronaldo helped the Units to win three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, a Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup before joining Real Madrid in a major transfer to the 90 million euros.