A few hours ago, Manchester United confirmed via their official Twitter page that they have re-signed five time ballon d’or winner and former Real Madrid’s star, Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.
The tweet from Manchester United announcing Cristiano Ronaldo as a new red devil got over a million likes in one hours, breaking Lionel Messi’s PSG record of 947 thousand likes.
Following Manchester City’s recent decline in pursuing the 36 year old forward, Manchester United moved in and hijacked the deal, making Cristiano Ronaldo a red devil once more after 12 years of leaving the prestigious club (2009-2021).
According to multiple reports,Cristiano Ronaldo made Manchester United his choice after a phone call from his former childhood coach,Sir Alex Ferguson who is also a Manchester United’s legend.
Some notable Manchester United players like Jadon Sancho,Marcus Rashford,Bruno Fernandes and David De Gea have reacted to the news,expressing their surprise and happiness.
Marcus Rashford who couldn’t contain his excitement took to his verified Twitter page to wish his role model welcome, saying it was an understatement that he was happy as he will finally get a chance to play alongside his role model.
Recall that Cristiano Ronaldo was previously linked heavily with a move to Manchester City this summer,as the Portuguese star wanted a move out of Juventus,Italy.
It is a known fact that the midfield options of Juventus are very poor, which was possibly why he wanted to return to his boyhood football club, Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo who was the last Premier League player to win the ballon d’or in 2008 will make his appearance for the Red Devils in a few weeks time,after completing a few training sessions with the team.
With Cristiano Ronaldo’s deal to Manchester United now formalized and termed a done deal,here is the breakdown of his contract agreements with the Red Devils and how much he will earn daily,weekly,monthly and yearly.
Contract break down;
Juventus will reportedly earn €15 million (£12.8 million) plus a further €8 million (£6.8 million) in add ons..
Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly earn;
£480,0000 per week
€25 million per year
2 year deal with an option to extend for another year
Highest paid Manchester United’s player,ahead of David De Gea (€375,000), Jadon Sancho (€350,000), and Paul Pogba (290,000).
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stats for Manchester United (2003-2009) across all competitions;.
292 games, 118 goals, 3 Premier League trophies, 1 Champions League trophy, 1 FA Cup trophy, 2 League Cups, ballon d’or winner,golden boot winner.
With Ole Gunnar now his coach at Old Trafford, the Portuguese star will hope to settle down comfortably before making his debut for the Red Devils.
Do you think the Portuguese star will shine at Old Trafford? Are you excited to have him back Manchester United fans?
Images credit; Bleacher Report Football, Manchester United official Twitter page, Twitter/ Bruno Fernandes/ Marcus Rashford/ Jadon Sancho/ David De Gea.
