By Daily Sports on September 11, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first Manchester United appearance since his blockbuster move from Juventus when Newcastle visit Old Trafford on Saturday. Portugal superstar Ronaldo returned to United in a shock transfer just before the transfer deadline. The 36-year-old striker, who left United to join Real Madrid in 2009, has been training with his new team-mates for the past few days. United manager Solskjaer confirmed on Friday that Ronaldo would play at least some part in the Premier League clash with Newcastle but it remains to be seen whether the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will start or come off the bench. “He’s been having a good pre-season with Juventus, he’s played for the national team, he’s had a good week with us here,” Solskjaer said. “He will definitely be on the pitch at some point, that’s for sure.” Ronaldo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League during six trophy-laden years with United, before going on to shine with Real and Juventus. His status as one of the world’s all-time greats is unquestioned, but initially it seemed United would miss out on a reunion with their former star when Manchester City moved to sign him. Ronaldo said his relationship with former United manager Alex Ferguson played a key role in convincing him to return to Old Trafford. Solskjaer, who played with Ronaldo during his first spell at the club, said: “Of course we’ve followed his career from afar since he left here and I think everyone’s very happy to have him back. “He can speak for himself but he seems like he’s happy to be back as well. “The mood’s been very good, he’s worked well and we’re looking forward to Saturday, of course.” (AFP) •PHOTO: Cristiano Ronaldo
Source Daily Sports
Posted September 11, 2021
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