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Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Manchester United: Who wears the number 7 jersey?

Eleven years since he left for Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo will be finally back at the Old Trafford for his second stint at Manchester United. However, it remains to be seen what jersey number he will wear, as his iconic number 7 shirt is currently taken.

Cristiano Ronaldo rose to stardom wearing Manchester United's number 7 jersey. (Getty)
Cristiano Ronaldo rose to stardom wearing Manchester United's number 7 jersey. (Getty)

The Portuguese legend will be back to the place where he rose to stardom. Cristiano Ronaldo has left Juventus and is ready to begin his second spell at Manchester United, where he shone under Sir Alex Ferguson wearing the number 7 jersey.

His six-year stint at the Old Trafford was unforgettable and fans couldn’t wait for his return ever since he bid farewell in 2009, when he joined Real Madrid. The 36-year-old now arrives in Manchester with even more accolades under his belt but is stilleagerfor success.

A three-time Premier League winner, Cristiano knows quite well what winning with United is like, as he even lifted the first of his fiveChampions League titles with the Red Devils. However, he might begin this new chapter wearing a different number on his back.

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Cristiano goes back to Man United: Who is the team number 7?

Whenever we looked back at Ronaldo‘s days at United, we couldn’t picture him with any other number than the 7. That’s the shirt he went on to use for the rest of his career, except during his first season at Madrid when he used the No. 9.

Edinson Cavani is Manchester United’s number 7. (Getty)

Edinson Cavani is Manchester United’s number 7. (Getty)

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But now, Cristiano would have to consider other jersey options as Manchester United’s number 7 shirt is taken byEdinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker arrived in England last season and chose a jersey that has been cursedsince Cristiano left.

Cavani seemed to break the jinx, though, as he had apositivefirst year at the Old Trafford. He holds the same shirt, so it remains to be seen what number will Ronaldo wear this season.

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