Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out for the first time on Old Trafford return after United completed his transfer

Manchester United have finally completed the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford National Daily can confirm.

The Red Devils had announced that they had agreed a fee with Juventus for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on Friday afternoon, though the deal had been subject to an agreement of personal terms and a medical which have all been sorted now.

National Daily understands that Ronaldo is believed to have taken a significant pay-cut on his Juve salary, though will still become the highest paid player in the Premier League, after he had passed a medical with flying colours over the weekend.

Early on Tuesday morning the Italian giants confirmed that Ronaldo’s move had gone through, with United agreeing to pay €15million (£12.8m) plus €8m (£6.8m) in add-ons, payable over the course of the next five years.

The Red Devils meanwhile, have similarly confirmed Ronaldo’s transfer, with the 36-year-old returning to Old Trafford after 12 years away.

Expectedly, the Portuguese is obviously thrilled to be back at the club where he established himself as one of football’s greatest players.

‘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,’ said Ronaldo.

‘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.’

The forward has signed a two-year contract with the Red Devils , with the option for a third, and the club are yet to confirm what shirt number he will wear amid speculation they will make a special request to the Premier League to permit Edinson Cavani to hand over the No.7 shirt.

Ronaldo spent six years at United in his first spell at the club, winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the first of his five Ballon d’Or honours.

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