It was August 12, but in 2003, when one of the most important signings in the history of football was made official, the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo al Manchester United.
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The Portuguese footballer arrived from Sporting Lisboawhere through a friendly match he delighted Sir Alex Fergusonthen coach of the “Red Devils“, who ended up signing him for the 2003/2004 season, without knowing what the Portuguese would become.
Cristiano Ronaldo signed with the United for 5 years at a price of 12 million euros, a record value at the time for a youth player, since the Portuguese was barely 18 years old, so he arrived as a future promise.
His debut came in the match against Bolton Wanderers on August 16. Premier Leaguewhere he entered at minute 60 leaving a good impression.
From that moment on, Cristiano He became a fundamental part of the starting 11 of Fergusonin what was a fruitful relationship for both parties. During the six seasons in which he was part of the English club he recorded 292 games played, 118 goals scored and 59 assists distributed.
After winning three Premier Leaguestwo League Cups, one FA Cup, one Club World Cup and one Champions Leagueleft the club in 2009 to sign for the Real Madridwhere he would continue to cement his place in football history.
His walk through the Manchester United It didn’t end there, as in 2021 he returned to the club for another two seasons, although problems with the coach and the low level of the team did not allow him to return to glory as he did in his first stage.
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