Throughout his 19-year soccer career, Cristiano Ronaldo has made himself known to be one of the best soccer players of all time with his dedication to the game and selfless attitude. Over the course of his career Ronaldo has achieved not only five Ballon d’Or victories, but 30 significant trophies that include: “five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in Spain, England, and Italy, and the European Championship” for his home country of Portugal. Starting his legendary career back in 2003 with Manchester United, Cristiano stayed with the club for a total of 6 years scoring a total of 118 goals over the span of 292 games. He then took his talents to Real Madrid where the athlete would only extend his impressive accomplishments before unexpectedly transferring to the Italian club Juventus. No one ever expected him to return to his initial home.
As of Friday, August 27, 2021, Manchester United uploaded a statement that shook the entire soccer community that read, “Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical.” For the first time in 12 years Cristiano Ronaldo will set foot on the grass in Old Trafford Stadium wearing his very own upgraded Manchester United kit; of course not without his signature number, seven.
The Portuguese star will be given a new contract that shall now earn him approximately 480,000 euros per week, launching the superstar to the number one spot as the current highest-paid player on the Premier League’s club. Cristiano stands right above David de Gea and Paul Pogba who have rightfully earned their 375,000 and 290,000 euros per week via their newest 2022 Manchester United contract. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Ronaldo will play his first game back for United as he looks to extend his 19-year long career while securing even more legendary accomplishments.