Manchester United Complete Signing Of Cristiano Ronaldo On 2-Year Contract

Manchester United on Tuesday announced that Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract with the English giants.

Cristiano Ronaldo said Manchester United "always had a special place in his heart" after sealing his return to Old Trafford from Juventus on Tuesday. United have secured the five-time Ballon d'Or winner for a initial fee of 15 million euros that could rise to 23 million euros ($27 million, 20 million pound) according to figures released by Juventus. The 36-year-old made his name on the world stage in six years at United between 2003 and 2009 before moving to Real Madrid for a then world record transfer fee of 80 million pound. Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 games during his first spell at United, winning his first Ballon d'Or and Champions League title, as well as three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and two League Cups. "Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received since the announcement on Friday. I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again," Ronaldo said in a United statement. "I'm looking forward to joining up with the team after the international games, and I hope we have a very successful season ahead." The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has signed a two-year contract with an option to extend that deal by a further season.