It will always be 'CR7': Cristiano Ronaldo thanked Cavani for giving him the number

He didn't have to change the number on his back. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in style. However, one of the first doubts that was generated was related to the number he would wear, since Edinson Cavani was wearing the '7'.

The English club announced the will of the Uruguayan footballer to give up his shirt, so the Portuguese did not hesitate to thank his partner for the act. "I was not sure if it would be possible to have the number 7 jersey again, so I would like to thank Edi enormously for this incredible gesture," Cristiano Ronaldo declared publicly through the 'Red Devils' page.

The Premier League allows only in special situations the change of number; And so it happened in this case. Cristiano is once again the owner of the 7 in the club that saw him grow up and become a star; While Cavani, due to the transfer of number to the Portuguese player, will carry 21, a figure that is not alien to him because he also uses it on his back when he plays with Uruguay.

The previous owner of the 21 was Daniel James who left United for Leeds in the current market, therefore, those from Manchester took advantage of making the change for the comfort of the players and fans who are waiting to see him again. one of his greatest idols stepping on Old Trafford.

Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano will wear the iconic number 7 jersey after returning to Old Trafford. The Portuguese superstar wore the legendary jersey number during his first spell at United and we can now confirm that Ronaldo will have it on his back once again, ”the statement said.