'He loves United too much to have ever joined City': Cristiano Ronaldo's old team-mate Eric Djemba-Djemba opens up on their time at Old Trafford, going to Nandos together - and how they had to hide their diamond earrings from Roy Keane

Cristiano Ronaldo's former team-mate Eric Djemba-Djemba has spoken about the close bond the pair enjoyed while playing at Manchester United - and tips his old side to win their first Premier League title in nine seasons now that their iconic No 7 is back.

The 40-year-old has just announced his retirement from football after a journeyman career that saw him in Israel, Serbia, India and Indonesia following a four-year stint in England with the Red Devils and Aston Villa.

Speaking to British Gambler ahead of Ronaldo's homecoming against Newcastle, the Cameroonian said: 'Oh my God, I am so, so happy to see Ronaldo back at Manchester United!