Alex Ferguson key to Cristiano Ronaldo’s return – Rio Ferdinand

Cristiano Ronaldo, left, was lured back to Old Trafford by Sir Alex Ferguson, right (Martin Rickett/Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Cristiano Ronaldo is on his way back to Manchester United – thanks to a helping hand from Alex Ferguson.

United announced shortly before 5pm on Friday they had secured a deal with Juventus for the Portugal star that was subject to the agreement of personal terms, a medical and a visa.