– Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Manchester United’s starting lineup to face Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.
– Ronaldo, 36, spent six seasons at United between 2003 and 2009, winning eight major trophies and scoring 118 goals, he rejoined them from Juventus last month on a two-year contract and will make his second debut for the club.
– The Portugal captain returned from international duty early in order to prepare for the game.
– Ronaldo, who will wear No. 7, said earlier this week that his return to Old Trafford is not a vacation and he hopes to prove himself again with consistent performances over the next three to four years.
– “This is why I’m here,” Ronaldo said in an interview posted on United’s website on Thursday. “I’m not here for a vacation. Before was good, winning important things and I wore the shirt before many years ago.
– “But I’m here to win again. I’m capable, me and my teammates. I’m ready to go. It’s a good chance for me, for the supporters, for the club, to get one step ahead.
– “I think I will be a huge thing in the next three or four years.”
– His last goal for United came in a derby date with Manchester City on May 10, 2009, with his final appearance coming in a 2-0 Champions League final defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Barcelona side in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on May 27, 2009.
– Alongside Ronaldo, a couple of other summer recruits have also been included in Solskjaer’s latest selection.
– Raphael Varane, who worked with Ronaldo at Real, makes his home debut for United after seeing his first minutes for the club prior to the international break in an away win at Wolves.
– Jadon Sancho is another eye-catching addition to the Red Devils squad, with the England winger lining up on the left of a fearsome front three that also includes Mason Greenwood.
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