Mueez Ajao
Manchester United has put its decision to return its iconic No7 jersey to Cristiana Ronaldo.
– Ronaldo reclaims it from Edinson Cavani who takes Daniel James’ vacant No 21 shirt.
– His’s blockbuster return to Old Trafford from Juventus was one of the biggest stories of the summer transfer window.
– “Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford,” the club explained in a statement published on its official website.
– “The Portuguese superstar famously wore the legendary shirt number during his first spell at United and we can now confirm that Ronaldo will have it on his back once again.
– “In his first six seasons at the club, between 2003 and 2009, Ronaldo made 292 appearances and scored 118 goals, winning nine trophies including three Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
– “As we all know, the no. 7 is a special number in the history of United.
– “It has previously been worn by club icons like George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Now, it returns to the man who succeeded Beckham in it, Ronaldo.
– “Ronaldo inherits the number from Edinson Cavani, who wore the shirt last season and in our away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.
– “As our new signing is allocated no.7, El Matador will switch to no.21, the same number our prolific striker wears for the Uruguayan national team.”
– “United’s first fixture after the international break, in which Ronaldo could make his return to Old Trafford, is at home to Newcastle United on Saturday 11 September,” the club added.
– “We are all excited to see our returning no. 7 in action at the Theatre of Dreams once again.”
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