Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United announce signing of Portuguese superstar from Juventus

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Juventus for the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, who had also been linked with rivals Manchester City
By NationalWorld Team
Published 27th Aug 2021, 17:12 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2021, 17:30 BST

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus in action during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio v Juventus at Dacia Arena on August 22, 2021 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus in action during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio v Juventus at Dacia Arena on August 22, 2021 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus in action during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio v Juventus at Dacia Arena on August 22, 2021 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The transfer is subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical, the Premier League club have announced.

Manchester United issued the following statement on their website:

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“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.

“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.”

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Ronaldo in action for Manchester United back in 2003 (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)Ronaldo in action for Manchester United back in 2003 (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Ronaldo in action for Manchester United back in 2003 (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

It is a sensational scoop for United, as the Portuguese superstar looked destined for rivals Manchester City until earlier today.

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