It was thanks to his play at the U17 European Championship that Cristiano Ronaldo originally caught the eye of big European clubs like Liverpool and Juventus. It was, however, only after a friendly game against Manchester United that the interest became serious. During the game, Sporting went on to beat Manchester United 3 to 1, and Cristiano Ronaldo had a part in two of the goals. On the plane ride back home after this match, Sir Alex Ferguson was urged by his players to sign Cristiano Ronaldo -- and so he did.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager to sign for a British club, after Sporting Lisbon accepted a deal that would transfer him for £12.24 million (approximately $22 million U.S.). At Manchester United he would take up the number seven shirt, which had been immortalized by former United greats such as David Beckham, George Best, Dennis Law, and Eric Cantona.
Despite arriving with a big price tag, he quickly proved himself to be a bargain for the team rather than a financial burden.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager to sign for a British club, after Sporting Lisbon accepted a deal that would transfer him for £12.24 million (approximately $22 million U.S.). At Manchester United he would take up the number seven shirt, which had been immortalized by former United greats such as David Beckham, George Best, Dennis Law, and Eric Cantona.
Despite arriving with a big price tag, he quickly proved himself to be a bargain for the team rather than a financial burden.
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