Cristiano Ronaldo praises relationship with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Man Utd transfer

In our club statement to announce the transfer, Solskjaer paid tribute to Ronaldo’s characteristics both on and off the pitch.

“You run out of words to describe Cristiano,” said the boss. “He is not only a marvellous player, but also a great human being. To have the desire and the ability to play at the top level for such a long period requires a very special person.

“I have no doubt that he will continue to impress us all and his experience will be so vital for the younger players in the squad. Ronaldo’s return demonstrates the unique appeal of this club and I am absolutely delighted he is coming home to where it all started.”