Why did Cristiano Ronaldo choose Manchester United? Fans hail 'greatest transfer of all time'
Football fanatics could never have braced themselves for the twist went down Friday, August 27, when Ronaldo, who was seemingly headed to a transfer with Manchester City, apparently reunited with Manchester United. After much speculation, Manchester United in their official statement on Friday, August 27, said that they're "delighted to confirm" Ronaldo's return to the club.
"Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical, " the official statement said. "Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five Uefa Champions League titles, four Fifa Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the European Championship for his native Portugal. In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games. Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester, " the statement further added.
