This end of the transfer window is unbreathable, and everything indicates that it will be until the end. Cristiano Ronaldo left Juventus for good on Friday morning. And this Friday evening, Manchester United said they had reached an agreement with Juventus Turin for the transfer of the Portuguese player, who already wore the “Reds Devils” jersey between 2003 and 2009.
“Manchester United are delighted to confirm that the club have reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, a transfer still subject to an agreement on the terms of the contract, obtaining a visa and the medical green light” Manchester United said in a statement.
“We have always had good contact”
In view of recent rumors, however, everything indicated that the Portuguese would sign for Manchester City and thus betray his first major foreign club, Manchester United. But within hours, the situation was reversed. Several English media had announced that the Citizens had made no official offer and that the Red Devils were ready to welcome their former legend.
Current coach and former Ronaldo teammate at Old Trafford Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not deny contacts between the two sides. “We have always had good contact. I know Bruno (Fernandes) spoke to him as well. If he were to leave Juventus, he knows we are there, ”said the Norwegian technician at a press conference.
“I didn’t think Cristiano was going to leave. There has been speculation in recent days, of course, ”Solksjaer also explained. “Cristiano was a legend of this club. He’s the greatest player of all time if you ask me, ”said the coach. Is that how we say “come home” in Norwegian?