'Welcome home': Manchester United announce Cristiano Ronaldo's return

Manchester United on Friday announced the return of Cristiano Ronaldo back in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United (Reuters/File Photo)

Manchester United on Friday confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will return at Old Trafford after departing from the club in 2009. The English side stated that they have reached an agreement with Italian giants Juventus for the transfer of the talismanic striker.

The club released an official statement in this regard, which stated: "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."  

Welcome , @Cristiano #MUFC | #Ronaldo — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2021

"Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d`Or winner, 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 native Portugal," added the club in the statement. 

Before his move to Spain, Ronaldo made a legacy for himself in the six seasons (2003-2009) he was at Old Trafford, winning eight major trophies plus the Ballon d`Or as the world`s best player in 2008. 

At United, the Portuguese striker netted 118 times and also went to win the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2007-08 season, also the year when he helped the Red Devils claim their last Champions League title. 

Ronaldo, signed by Juventus in 2018 for 100 million euros ($117.90 million) from Real Madrid in the hope of leading them to an elusive Champions League title, will leave the club with 101 goals, two league crowns and a Coppa Italia to his name. 

After telling Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri on Thursday of his desire to leave Turin, widespread media reports claimed Ronaldo`s agent, Jorge Mendes, had agreed personal terms with Premier League champions Manchester City. But after City were said to have had a change of heart over the deal, rivals United got the transfer agreed.

- with Reuters inputs