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Manchester (AP) – Cristian Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United is perfect. As the English soccer record champions announced, Ronaldo signed a two-year contract with an option for another.
The 36-year-old then published an emotional message on Instagram in which he also addressed his former trainer and sponsor Sir Alex Ferguson. «I’m right here! I’m back where I belong! ”Wrote Ronaldo. “Sir Alex, this is for you …”
Portuguese back in Premier League
Man United announced the change on Friday immediately after the agreement with Ronaldo’s ex-club Juventus Turin – before the contract with the five-time world footballer and his work permit had been clarified and he had completed the mandatory medical check. A call from Ferguson is said to have persuaded Ronaldo to return, according to British media. However, some reports suggested the club had been working to bring the Portuguese back for some time.
On Instagram, Ronaldo reiterated his “never-ending love” for Manchester United. “The years that I spent at this club were absolutely incredible,” enthused the Portugal captain. “It’s a dream come true after all these years of coming back to play against Man United. And even as an opponent, I felt so much love and respect from the fans. This is 100 percent the stuff dreams are made of. “
Ferguson with a big role in the change
However, until the announcement of his Man United comeback on Friday, the fans’ affection was seriously put to the test. Because it initially looked like Ronaldo was going to join the hated local rivals Manchester City, many supporters expressed their displeasure on the Internet. A video even circulated on social media showing an angry United fan prematurely burning his Ronaldo jersey.
The Red Devils transfer a transfer fee of 15 million euros to Turin, where Ronaldo still had a contract until 2022. According to Juve, the transfer fee can increase by a further eight million euros if certain goals are achieved. During his first phase at United, Ronaldo had won three championships with the club, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup and the League Cup. “History was made in the past and history is being made again,” he promised on Instagram. “You have my word!”
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