From the manager he will play under, to the reporter asking him questions about his headline-grabbing transfer back to Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo will be encountering familiar faces all over the place after rejoining the Reds.
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No wonder the Portuguese superstar considers himself to be home, as he embarks on a second spell at Old Trafford after 12 successful years away at Real Madrid and Juventus.
In this exclusive first interview following the transfer, Ronaldo speaks to Stewart Gardner and discusses his relationship with the bosses who have brought him to the club in 2003 and now 2021.
Cristiano, how does it feel to be able to call yourself a Manchester United player again?
“Well, as you know, I have a fantastic history with this amazing club. I was there at 18 years old and of course I’m so happy to be back home after 12 years. So I’m really glad and looking forward to start my first game.”
What part did Sir Alex Ferguson play in your return to the club?
“As everybody knows, since I signed for Manchester [United] at 18, Sir Alex Ferguson was the key. I remember when we played against Manchester when I was at Sporting Lisbon. For me, Sir Alex Ferguson is like a father in football for me. He helped me a lot, he taught me many things, and in my opinion of course he had a big role because the relationship that we had, we keep in touch all the time, and he’s an unbelievable person. I really like him a lot and he was the main key for me to be in the position that I am, that I signed for Manchester United.”
