impressive return of Old Trafford confirmed

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  • Rob DawsonCorrespondent

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Manchester United for the second time, as confirmed on Tuesday, after joining Juventus. The agreement is a two-year contract with the option to extend it for another year, subject to international liquidation.

Ronaldo said: “Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since Friday’s announcement. I can’t wait to play at Old Trafford against from a full stadium and see all the fans again.

“I’m looking forward to joining the team after the international games and I hope we have a very successful season ahead.”

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On Tuesday later, Ronaldo opened up more to Instagram about his return to the club and said: “Everyone who knows me, knows my endless love for Manchester United. The years I spent at this club were absolutely amazing and the path I have made together is written in golden letters in the history of this great and amazing institution.

“I can’t even begin to explain my feelings right now, as I see my return to Old Trafford announced around the world. It’s like a dream come true, after all the times I played against Man again. United, and even as an opponent, have always felt this love and respect from the fans in the stands – this is absolutely 100% of what dreams are made of.

“My first National League, my first Cup, my first call-up to the Portuguese national team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Golden Ball, all were born of this special connection between me and the Red Devils History has been written in the past and history will be rewritten! You already have my word!

“I’m right here! I’m back where I belong! Let’s make it happen again!

“PS – Sir Alex, this is for you …”

Earlier, on the deadline for the transfer, the Serie A staff outlined the financial details surrounding the deal: a maximum of € 23 million to be paid over five years. Ronaldo will be 41 at the time of the last delivery of Manchester United.

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “You run out of words to describe Cristiano. He is not only a wonderful player, but also a great human being. Having the desire and ability to play at the highest level during so long The period requires a very special person.

“I have no doubt that he will continue to impress us all and his experience will be so vital for the younger players in the squad. Ronaldo’s return proves the unique appeal of this club and I am absolutely delighted that he is returning home where it all started “.

Tuesday’s announcement puts an end to a transfer saga that almost saw Ronaldo join rivals Manchester City. Sources told ESPN that Pep Guardiola’s men turned their attention to Ronaldo once his main target, Harry Kane, decided to stay at Tottenham Hotspur. However, according to ESPN sources, City withdrew from the agreement allowing the 36-year-old to rejoin United, who was persuaded to return to his Old Trafford after WhatsApp conversations with former teammates.

United announced an agreement for Ronaldo on Friday.

The five-time Golden Ball winner moved to the Premier League club for the first time as an 18-year-old from Sporting CP in 2003 and won three Premier League and Champions League titles before to join Real Madrid in 2009 and then the world record of £ 80 million.

In Madrid, Ronaldo won the Champions League four more times, as well as LaLiga twice before moving to Italian giant Juve in 2018, where he won two Serie A titles in three seasons.

Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or is only the second for Lionel Messi, while the sum of five Champions League victories is the highest of all players in the modern era.

The Portugal international is United’s fourth signing of the summer, after Tom Heaton, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

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