Manchester United announced Friday that it reached a deal with Juventus that will result in the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to the club for the first time since 2009.
Manchester UnitedWelcome ud835uddf5ud835uddfcud835uddfaud835uddf2, <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cristiano</a> ud83dudd34<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ronaldo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ronaldo</a>
In a statement regarding the move, Manchester United wrote: "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."
Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Italia reported Thursday that Ronaldo was hopeful Juventus would move him prior to Tuesday's transfer deadline:
Sky Sports Premier Leagueud83dudd39 Man City want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for free<br>ud83dudd39 Juventus asking for around €25m<br>ud83dudd39 Ronaldo keen to leave Juventus before deadline <br>ud83dudd39 No other club in position to make the move <a href="https://twitter.