PREMIER - Ronaldo's return: reactions from current and ex-players
As Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United on Friday, fans, players, and journalists all expressed their surprise, disappointment, and delight. The agreement was reached just a day after Manchester City emerged as the frontrunner to recruit the 36-year-old, who would have angered United's whole fan base if he had accepted a move to their rivals.
United's Twitter confirmation tweet garnered 1 million likes in less than an hour, and the club's stock soared immediately after the announcement. Here are some of the finest reactions to Friday's amazing reversal on Twitter:
‘Agent Bruno’? 😂
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) August 27, 2021
Welcome back home @Cristiano 🙌 https://t.co/YoFBamTIAQ
Wow wow wow, he’s home 🤩♥️ @Cristiano
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) August 27, 2021
SCARY HOURS!
— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) August 27, 2021
VIVA RONALDOOO!!!!
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) August 27, 2021
……. pic.twitter.com/RkchkEZzBJ
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) August 27, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo's previous Manchester United career by numbers:
292 games
118 goals
54 assists
2x PL Player of the Season
2x PFA Player of the Season
1x European Golden Shoe
1x PL Golden Boot 1x Puskás Award
1x Ballon d'Or