MANCHESTER: In a decision that is expected (more likely definitively will) to exponentially move the needle on merchandise sales, Manchester United confirmed Thursday that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford.
The Portuguese superstar famously wore the legendary shirt number during his first spell with the club and the club confirmed that Cristiano will have it on his back once again.
Fans can order the new Ronaldo no.7 shirts now from United Direct.
In his first six seasons at the club, between 2003 and 2009, Ronaldo made 292 appearances and scored 118 goals, winning nine trophies including three Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
As we all know, the no.7 is a special shirt in the history of United.
It has previously been worn by club icons like George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham. Now, it returns to the man who succeeded Beckham in it, Ronaldo.
Ronaldo inherits the number from Edinson Cavani, who wore the shirt last season and in the away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.
As the club’s new signing is allocated no.7, El Matador will switch to no.21, the same number the prolific striker wears for the Uruguayan national team.
“I wasn’t sure if it would be possible to have the number seven shirt again, so I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi for this incredible gesture,” Ronaldo said on United’s Twitter handle.
United’s first fixture after the international break, in which Ronaldo could make his second debut, is at home to Newcastle United on Saturday 11 September.
Expectedly, the fans are all excited to see their returning no.7 in action at the Theatre of Dreams again.
