Cristiano Ronaldo: The shock return

Cristian Ronaldo looks to be heading back to Manchester United after he has decided to leave Juventus. Read my report to here all about the move…

This summer transfer window really has seen some shock ins and outs but this may top it off as 36-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return to Manchester United 12 years after leaving.

Since departing The Red Devils Cristiano has managed to collect 551 club goals, gone onto win four league titles, four Champions Leagues, and four Ballons d’Or not to mention the many golden boots along the way.

Cristiano celebrating one of his many United goals.

While many United fans are delighted with their summer signing they may be questioning how long it is before he is out the door again as it is no secret that he has peaked in his career already and it’s only a matter of time before retirement comes knocking on the door...

When rumours emerged revolving around Ronaldo’s exit from Turin it at first was in fact Manchester United’s rivals City who appeared to be favourites to sign the star in the hope to acquire a different striker after missing out on England’s captain Harry Kane. With personal terms verbally agreed it appeared Manchester City had found what they’d been looking for, however, things took a turn for the worst quickly for City fans when Pep Guardiola informer press in his conference that he is “more than delighted” with the squad he has and that “we will stay the same”.It is hard to know why City were looking for a new striker in the first place though with Gabriel Jesus and young prospect Liam Delap at their disposal. United quickly emerged as an option though when manager Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer informed the public that Ronaldo “knows that we’re here”.

Bruno Fernandes took to Twitter quickly after United’s agreement was announced referring to himself as ‘Agent Bruno’ while retweeting his clubs welcome home tweet. Bruno may becoming even more of a fan favourite now though as they may have him to thank for the exciting return of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Report by Will Lacey