Confirmed! Ronaldo Is Coming Home; ‘Sir Alex, this one is for you,’ Says on return to MU

Cristiano Ronaldo completed his move to Manchester United on Tuesday and said he had been overwhelmed by the messages he has received since a deal was secured for his return to Old Trafford from Juventus.

United said Ronaldo had rejoined on a two-year contract with the option for a further year, subject to international clearance. Juventus announced the fee was an initial €15m (£12.86m), plus €8m in potential add-ons.

“Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since the announcement on Friday,” the 36-year-old said. “I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again. I’m looking forward to joining up with the team after the international games and I hope we have a very successful season ahead.”

Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 games in his first spell at United, playing alongside the club’s current manager, Ole Gunnar Solskiaer, before leaving to join Real Madrid in 2009.

“This is absolutely 100% the stuff that dreams are made of! My first domestic League, my first Cup, my first call to the Portuguese National team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Ballon d’Or, they were all born from this special connection between me and the Red Devils. History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word! … PS – Sir Alex, this one is for you …,” player said in a Instagram post.