By Akinwale Kasali
Cristiano Ronaldo stunned the world by making a return to English Premier League side, Manchester United.
Ronaldo had been linked to different Clubs this transfer summer, with many believing he will follow rival, Lionel Messi to the French Capital Club, Paris Saint Germain Football Club, while others linked him to Manchester rival, Manchester City.
Interestingly, the Portuguese legend, decided to join Manchester United and reunite with the Club he won his first UEFA Champions League with back in 2008.
Manchester United has announced it is re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.
Ronaldo was pictured touching down in Lisbon where he will soon be undertaking medicals to seal a sensational return to his former club Manchester United.
With a surge of fans and photographers eager to get a glimpse of Ronaldo at the airport, the Portuguese superstar had given a cryptic clue while getting into a car and told broadcasters TVI24 when asked of his next club: “You’ll know in one hour.”
Not long after, United informed supporters via social media and their official website that a deal had been agreed and Ronaldo would be returning to the club ahead of transfer deadline day.
The 36-year-old will now have a medical in Lisbon as talks continue. Reports in Italy suggest United will pay Juve the £21.4million fee they wanted from City, with a two-year contract on the table for Ronaldo of around £480,000 per week.
