Cristiano Ronaldo ‘received Man Utd contract offer after talks with Sir Alex Ferguson about emotional transfer return’
MANCHESTER UNITED offered Cristiano Ronaldo a contract after he held talks with former boss and “father figure” Sir Alex Ferguson, according to reports.
Ronaldo appeared close to joining United’s rivals Manchester City when he exited Juventus’ training ground shortly after informing manager Massimiliano Allegri that he is leaving the club.
But the Red Devils’ hierarchy made a sensational late bid to hijack that move, which led to City ending their pursuit for the star forward, and thus an epic return to Old Trafford was completed.
According to Manchester Evening News, Ferguson reached out to the Portugal international on Friday when it seemed like he will be moving to the Etihad.
And it seems like the legendary coach convinced him to snub the Citizens and consider a long-awaited homecoming.
United‘s board quickly drew up a contract to bring the 36-year-old back and complete one of the most sensational transfers ever.
Ronaldo and Ferguson go way back as the 79-year-old Scot was the one that signed the Portuguese superstar back in 2003 from Sporting Lisbon.
The pair went on to win a total of three Premier League titles, one FA Cup as well as the 2008 Champions League.
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Ronaldo flourished under Ferguson’s wing and won his first Ballon d’Or trophy in 2008, a year before he moved to Real Madrid.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has very fond memories working with Fergie and has repeatedly described him as a “football father”.
Ronaldo said in 2013 when Ferguson was the special recipient of the BBC Sports Personality Diamond Award: “You were like a football father to me.
“You deserve this award because you are a fantastic manager, a fantastic person and the number one.”
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