Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Man U, Rio Ferdinand speculates if he'll wear jersey No. 7

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford after 12 years, all set to represent Manchester United. While Portuguese football star eagerly looks forward to making a tremendous impact for 'Red Devils' yet again, Ronaldo's former Man United teammate Rio Ferdinand explains possibilities of 'ÇR7' donning jersey number seven.

Ferdinand talks about Ronaldo's Jersey No. 7

Portuguese football megastar used to wear jersey number seven during his first stint with Manchester United. However, that is currently being worn by veteran forward Cavani. Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand reckons that Cavani might have given up iconic jersey since 'Red Devils' are all set to welcome Ronaldo onboard.

"Just to think Cavani could be back-up for Ronaldo, it’s unbelievable. Cavani, I have to say, what a man! He saw who was coming to town and gave up No.7 shirt", said Ferdinand while interacting on his FIVE YouTube show.

"At end of day, you know what problem might be is that shirts have been registered, maybe. And that might be an issue. So he might not be able to wear No.7. So we’ll see", he ded.

legacy behind Man United's Jersey No. 7

Cristiano Ronaldo rose to fame during his time at Manchester United with his blistering form and sensational displays along flanks at Old Trafford. n-rising star, after winning almost every possible title, departed for Real Mrid in 2009 for a n world-record transfer of £80 million ($100 million) after establishing a Man United No. 7 legacy of his own, something that has stood firm despite shifting sands in red half of Manchester. None of successive Man United jersey No. 7 holders have been able to fill gaping hole left by Ronaldo since.

After it was agreed that Cristiano Ronaldo was set to embark on a new journey at Spanish capital, Man United decided to pass on No 7 shirt to Michael Owen. However, former Liverpool star couldn’t produce magic that crowd at Old Trafford expected when he donned his new jersey for first time. His three-season stint with Red Devils was marked by a mix of injuries and poor form. He managed to score a mere five goals in Premier League until he departed for Stoke City in 2012, although one of m was winner in a tense Manchester derby.

After Owen’s departure, likes of Antonio Valencia, Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Angel Di Maria and Memphis Depay all donned Man United No. 7 shirt. However, three footballers, who orwise are considered exceptional talents, could not score more than six goals combined while managing 90 appearances collectively. Di Maria, in particular, turned out to be an arguably bigger disappointment. former Real Mrid star was signed with hope that he would replicate his form at Old Trafford as he did for Los Blancos while playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Expectations were through roof for Alexis Sanchez when Chilean forward arrived from Arsenal in 2018. However, former Barcelona striker couldn’t step it up for Man United when he put on No. 7 shirt. Alexis Sanchez scored thrice in 32 appearances before being loaned out to Inter Milan.  total of five players that have tried to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford couldn’t manage to score more than 15 goals in Premier League. As a matter of fact, Ronaldo alone scored 84 goals in Premier League, truly establishing an unrivalled legacy at Old Trafford.