BREAKING NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo set for Manchester United return as City pulls out from race
Premier League giants Manchester United in an official communique said, “Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical. Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester.”
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, parted ways with Juventus, and the development was announced by Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving the club.
Ronaldo joined Juve from Real Madrid in 2018 but reports emerged last week that he wished to leave the Serie A giants.
Ronaldo – who is hailed as one of the greatest footballers of all time – 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 national side Portugal.
In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games.
On Friday, Ronaldo was pictured leaving Juventus training having reportedly said his goodbyes to teammates. In Allegri’s subsequent news conference to preview Saturday’s clash with Empoli, the head coach confirmed Ronaldo was leaving the club.
