Manchester United has stated that they have entered into an agreement with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo's move.
Ronaldo appeared to be on his way to Manchester City on Thursday afternoon, with a contract claimed to be closed.
United, on the other hand, stepped in on early Friday and offered Ronaldo a stunning comeback to the club.
In an official statement, Manchester United acknowledges that it has reached an agreement with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo's move depending on Health and Visa permission.
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Welcome 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲, @Cristiano 🔴#MUFC | #Ronaldo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2021
It is a pleasure for everybody at the club to see Cristiano returning at the Manchester United. The cost is likely to be about €15 million plus €8 million add-ons.
Earlier, he seemed to be staying with the Italian titans, blasting speculations of an impending departure as "disrespectful.
However, his exit was set in motion when he requested to have been on the bench for their Serie A opening.
Good bye Juventus Fans🙏
— CornerKicks-Football (@cornerkicks365) August 27, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell letter to Juventus fans.#Ronaldo#ManchesterUnited pic.twitter.com/kOK1HQg1dK
Jorge Mendes, his advisor, was aggressively hunting for a new club for his clients, and sources stated that Manchester City would have a clear lead in the race to recruit him.
Nonetheless, City then backed out of the contest, and the Manchester Evening News reported that Ronaldo personally had stated that he'll never make the transfer if he heard United's intentions.
🚨 CRISTIANO RONALDO'S MOVE TO MAN CITY IS OFF 🚨
— CornerKicks-Football (@cornerkicks365) August 27, 2021
(h/t @RobDawsonESPN) #MUFC #Ronaldo #ManUtd #ManchesterCity pic.twitter.com/rakkEwxHJO
Ronaldo signed United from Sporting CP during 2003 and stayed for 6-years before joining Real Madrid.
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For the Red Devils, he achieved 118 goals in 292 appearances whilst still winning 3 Premier Leagues and a Champions League as well.
Press briefing held on Friday, Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was questioned about a transfer for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Solskjaer, who has previously stated that he would never play for the Red Devils' fiercest rivals, has stated that he and Bruno Fernandes had spoken with Ronaldo.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, he stated, "Cristiano Ronaldo? We've often had excellent communication. Bruno has been speaking with him, and he is aware of how we think for him. He believes we're ready if he decides to leave Juventus.
Ronaldo is a club's star, and in my opinion, the best football at all. Whenever I acquired my position, I started coaching him. Now let us wait and see what arises.
"Everything can change in 3 to 4 days. Some players, including Ronaldo, have the ability to choose where they will play. Most things would be far away "He expressed himself.
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