Here's how Sir Alex Ferguson signed Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Premier League rivals

Premier League giants Manchester United signed Cristia Ronaldo in 2003 from Sporting Lisbon. Portuguese went on to win several accoles with Red Devils. However, t much is kwn about his signing from Sporting Lisbon. w, his nt Jorge Mendes has shed light on one of most famous signings in club’s history.

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Jorge Mendes reveals Sir Alex Ferguson's role in signing Cristia Ronaldo

Cristia Ronaldo’s nt Jorge Mendes revealed that former Man United manr Sir Alex Ferguson was instrumental in bringing  Sporting Lisbon winger to Old Trafford. While speaking to Sport Business, Mendes revealed  circumstances during signing of Ronaldo. According to Jorge Mendes, every top club in Premier League including likes of Arsenal and Liverpool wanted to sign Cristia Ronaldo. However, y planned to loan him out to Sporting Lisbon for one more season. Sir Alex Ferguson was only manr willing to include winger in his team, rar than loaning him out.

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Sir Alex Ferguson offered starring role to Cristia Ronaldo

Jorge Mendes furr claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s approach towards Cristia Ronaldo was different. His approach was  main reason for him to convince n-18-year-old to join Red Devils. He also asserted that h Ronaldo continued at Sporting, he wouldn’t get minutes that he received in his first season at Man United.

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Cristia Ronaldo was most expensive teen signing

Cristia Ronaldo was signed by Man United in 2003 for a fee of €12.24 million. He was most expensive teen signing in Premier League back n. Portuguese international was handed  number 7 jersey right away and marked his debut against Bolton Wanderers.

Cristia Ronaldo me a total of 29 appearances for Man United in his debut season. He also netted thrice during his impressive start to life in England. He went on to stay at club till 2009 before making move to Spanish giants Real Mrid.

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Cristia Ronaldo quarantined

Cristia Ronaldo has been under self-quarantine amid growing number of coronavirus cases in Europe. player returned to his hometown of Meira, Portugal to maintain social distancing while Serie A stands suspended. As of w, re is still uncertainty surrounding return of competition.