Cristiano Ronaldo to MUFC: Who will wear No 7 jersey at Manchester United?

Cristiano Ronaldo to MUFC: Who will wear No 7 jersey at Manchester United?

The summer transfer window is drunk. The number of transfers happening amidst the pandemic is madness. The players are moving to different clubs in a big-money transfer. Cristiano Ronaldo joins Manchester United in a deal worth 15 million pounds. Does the question now remain that who will wear the No 7 jersey at Manchester United?

The Old Trafford outfit hijacked the deal from the sights of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned his unhappiness and wanted to leave the Italian outfit, Juventus. The Italian club was professional and allowed the Portuguese talisman to leave the club.

The Portuguese Magnifico’s agent offered the player to Manchester City and Paris St Germain only to get turned down by them. Though Cityzens were looking to sign the player, it was last minute dash from Manchester United to sign. The club statement read:

Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical. Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the European Championship for his native Portugal. In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games. Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester

Who will wear No 7 jersey at Manchester United?

Who will wear No 7 jersey at Manchester United

At the moment, Edinson Cavani holds the No 7 jersey at Manchester United. After many players like Antonio Valencia, Memphis Depay, Angel di Maria and Alexis Sanchez, Edinson Cavani broke the curse of No 7. The Uruguayan international scored ten goals in the English top-flight for Red Devils in 26 games. Out of those 26 games, he started in 10 and also had three assists to his name.

Across all competitions for Manchester United, Edi Cavani has scored 17 goals with five assists in 39 appearances. He was given a contract extension on this basis. Also, the player was allowed to continue in the No 7 jersey despite Jadon Sancho arriving at Old Trafford. However, with Cristiano Ronaldo coming back to Old Trafford, the question continues. Who will wear the No 7 jersey at Manchester United?


Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has handled the situation well at Old Trafford. Though Raphael Varane’s preferred number was 4, the gaffer allowed Phil Jones to continue with the number. Raphael Varane was allocated No 19 on his unveiling. Similarly, Ole might approach the player with the same strategy. He will allow Edi Cavani to continue with No 7. Moreover, Cavani has a year left on his contract. Cristiano Ronaldo has two years on his contract and can retire with No 7 jersey later.

On the other hand, there are very few numbers available for Ronaldo if he is looking for a number less than 19 in case he is going to honor Edinson Cavani. There is No 12 which is vacant ever since Smalling’s departure and No 15 that is vacant with Andreas Pereira’s loan move to Flamengo. 24 and 28 are the other two numbers that are available below 30. Or else Cristiano Ronaldo will have to opt for a number like 37,47,57,67,77 and make them the iconic numbers for the future.

It remains interesting to see how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the Manchester United board handle the situation. Will Cristiano Ronaldo wear his iconic No 7 jersey on his return to Old Trafford?

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