Cristiano Ronaldo explains how Sir Alex Ferguson was key to his return to Manchester United

The coach who brought CR7 to England when he was 18 was once again a vital person to try a second stint at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo Former manager Sir Alex Ferguson said it was the “key key” to his return to Manchester United.

United announced that it had reached an agreement with Ronaldo Last Friday, although the Portuguese international was close to moving to Manchester City, According to ESPN sources.

Sources close to ESPN have indicated That the 36-year-old was persuaded to choose United about him city Follow WhatsApp conversations with ex-colleagues. The agreement became official last Tuesday.

“As everyone knows, since I signed for Manchester [United] At the age of 18, Sir Alex Ferguson was the key.” She said Ronaldo To the official website of the Red Devils. “I remember when we played for Manchester when I was at Sporting Lisbon.

“Sir Alex Ferguson to me is like a father in football. He helped me a lot, he taught me a lot of things and in my opinion, of course, he played a huge role because the relationship we had, we are in touch all the time, and he is a wonderful person.

“I really appreciate him a lot and he was the key to being in the position that I am, he even signed for Manchester United.”

playgrounds Premier League It will be at full capacity this season after a campaign with empty booths or a limited number of fans, and Ronaldo He said he is excited to play in front of the fans who still chant his name after his first successful stint at the club between 2003 and 2009.

Well, the fans are the key to football. added. “Now, with all the stadiums full of fans, it’s not like it was a year ago with empty stadiums. The fans are the key and I am very happy. Manchester United fans are special, and I remember that well.

“I know they still sing my music, what made me feel even happier and my obligation is to do my best on the field, as I did before, as I do all the time, trying to do my best, helping the team, scoring goals, making passes, winning matches, I hope to see them very soon.”

Ronaldo help the United To win three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup twice, the Champions League and the Club World Cup before joining Real Madrid in a major move to 90 million euros.