Manchester United Reveal Cristiano Ronaldo’s Jersey Number As He Returns To Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to his former club, Manchester United, after exiting Italian giants, Juventus. The Portuguese prolific attacker returns to Manchester United after twelve years of leaving for greatness in La liga and Serie A.

Before the return, Edinson Cavani was the bearer of the iconic jersey but the Uruguayan has respectfully handed the number 7 jersey to arguable the best player to ever play football but the greatest football’s goalscorer.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United camp immediately after receiving the low card in the game against Ireland where he made the unthinkable history.

The 36-year-old goal poacher returns to Old Trafford on a two-year deal from Juventus. It’s was almost impossible to wear the iconic number 7 jersey but Manchester United and Edinson Cavani have made it possible. Edinson Cavani will now wear the number 21 just as he wears for Uruguay.

From 2009-2021, since the five times ballon d’or switch to Spain, Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia, Angel Di Maria, Memphis Depay and Alexis Sanchez have worn the number 7 before the arrival of Edinson Cavani.

“Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford.” Manchester United said in a statement.

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Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford.

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.