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Sir Alex Ferguson confirms he DID play a part in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United... before the returning star's superb two-goal showing against Newcastle at his Old Trafford homecoming

Daily Mail | September 11, 2021

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Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he did play a part in convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Old Trafford.

The legendary former Manchester United manager is understood to have phoned the Portuguese star personally to urge him to return to the Red Devils, 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid, which he did in August.

And Sir Alex revealed he and others pulled out all the stops to ensure Ronaldo's homecoming.

Sir Alex Ferguson has said he played a part in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford
The Portuguese forward scored twice on his second debut for Manchester United on Sunday in a 4-1 win against Newcastle; Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard were also on the scoresheet

Sir Alex Ferguson speaks exclusively to #Viaplay and @tfaxoe about the return of @Cristiano to @ManUtd #MUFC #Tv3sport pic.

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