Edinson Cavani has freely and respectfully given out the Manchester United iconic number 7 shirt to the new but old homeboy, Cristiano Ronaldo after completing a £12 million-plus add ons from Juventus to Manchester United.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that he never dreamt of being able to wear the iconic 7 shirt again. This is due to the fact that it is registered in the name of Edinson Cavani and certain rules have to be breached before he get it.
It also rumored that Cristiano Ronaldo was preparing to wear the number 21 shirt Daniel James left behind after joining Leeds United on a permanent contract. After Edinson Cavani gave out the iconic shirt, Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of appreciation to the Uruguayan forward.
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“I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to have the number seven shirt again, so I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi for this incredible gesture.”
Cristiano Ronaldo stressed that Manchester United has always been a special club to him and that he is grateful for the messages he has received after returning home.
“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,” Ronaldo told the club’s official website.
“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,” he added.
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