The Italian club confirmed the terms of the blockbusting transfer this morning. The fee could rise to €23m if Ronaldo and United hit certain targets.
United announced the completion of the deal shortly afterwards. The transfer deadline for
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, 36, spend six years at Old Trafford, scoring 118 in 292 games, before joining
He helped the Spanish giants win four
The Portuguese won two Italian league titles in
Manchester City emerged as favourites to sign Ronaldo last week after it emerged that he wanted to leave
But United instead moved to agree a deal with
The club announced an agreement with
Ronaldo said: “I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.
“I’m looking forward to joining up with the team after the international games, and I hope we have a very successful season ahead.”
United fans celebrated the imminent return of Ronaldo by taking a cardboard cut-out of the player to Sunday’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
He is likely to make his second debut for United on 11 September against Newcastle United.
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