EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly in talks to join Manchester City before his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson stepped in and secured his return to Old TraffordDimitar Berbatov on how Sir Alex Ferguson would've reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo at Man CitySir Alex Ferguson would have been disappointed to see Cristiano Ronaldo in a Manchester City shirt. Ronaldo joined Man United in the final week of the summer transfer window, but his fairytale return wasn't a foregone conclusion. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was initially reported to be ready to join Man City after holding talks with the Premier League champions. Fearing the worst, Ronaldo's former boss at Man United, Ferguson, intervened and is said to have spoken to the striker on the phone to change his mind. Speaking to Mirror Football, Betfair Ambassador Berbatov admitted he was surprised to hear Ronaldo was linked with Man City in the first place.

Source: Daily Mirror September 09, 2021 07:52 UTC