Cristiano Ronaldo gets Man United No 7 jersey again

Cristiano Ronaldo will wear Manchester United’s famous No 7 jersey once again following his return to Old Trafford, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

The 36-year-old Portuguese forward spent six seasons at United between 2003-09, winning eight major trophies, and rejoined them this week from Juventus on a two-year deal.

Ronaldo donned the No 7 shirt during his first stint at the club, following in the footsteps of great United players including George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.

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United striker Edinson Cavani, who wore No 7 last season and in the 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, will switch to 21 – the number he wears on international duty for Uruguay.

Ronaldo could make his second debut for the club when they host Newcastle United in the Premier League on September 11 following the international break.