Ever since Manchester United announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, there's been a buzz among the fans, and the social media has gone wild. Manchester United's post of Ronaldo signing became the most liked sports team post on Instagram. The fans will be greatly excited when Ronaldo plays his first club match on the rumored 11th September. As Manchester United is planning to play Ronaldo in the Center Forward role, we will look at what Ronaldo can bring to the table.
Ronaldo's hunger to be on the scorecard
CR7 has been prolific when it comes to scoring. So, any club that signs him will not have to worry about his scoring form. Even after turning 30 years old, CR7 has scored 187 goals in the last 5 club seasons (223 appearances). This proves that age is just a number for him. While I wrote this, CR7 also became all-time men's international leading goal-scorer by breaking Daei's record of 109 goals.
| Season | Appearances | Goals |
| 2016–17 | 46 | 42 |
| 2017–18 | 44 | 44 |
| 2018–19 | 43 | 28 |
| 2019–20 | 46 | 37 |
| 2020–21 | 44 | 36 |
A big-game player
Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered great performances in the big games he has played. For example: scoring 3 goals against Atletico Madrid during his spell at Juventus and many more. CR7 can be relied upon due to his experience and the confidence he possesses. In the center forward role, CR7 will get more opportunities to score. Hopefully, Manchester United fans will often hear the 'Sii' celebration of Ronaldo in every game he plays.
Home-coming and Love for Manchester United
The home-coming player recently quoted the following on his Instagram account:
"Everyone who knows me knows about my never-ending love for Manchester United. The years I spent in this club were absolutely amazing, and the path we’ve made together is written in gold letters in the history of this great institution.
It’s like a dream come true, after all the times that I went back to play against Man. United, and even as an opponent, to have always felt such love and respect from the supporters in the stands. This is absolutely 100% the stuff that dreams are made of! I can’t even start to explain my feelings right now, as I see my return to Old Trafford announced worldwide.
My first domestic League, my first Cup, my first call to the Portuguese National team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot, and my first Ballon d’Or, they were all born from this special connection between the Red Devils and me. History has been written in the past, and history will be written once again! You have my word!
I’m right here!
I’m back where I belong!
Let’s make it happen once again!"
Another statement that was made by him:
“Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since the announcement on Friday; 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.”
'History has been written in the past, and history will be written once again! You have my word' - this certainly tells how he and determined Cristiano Ronaldo will prove to be a great addition to the team. Hopefully, he will help Manchester United increase their silverware tally.
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