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OK, boss – Cristiano Ronaldo chose United over City after Sir Alex Ferguson chat

In his explosive Talk TV interview, the Portugal forward expanded on Sir Alex Ferguson’s advice to him to snub City and return to Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to United in August 2021 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022 - 20:00

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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was close to joining Manchester City but followed his “heart” by rejoining Manchester United instead.

In his explosive Talk TV interview, the Portugal forward expanded on Sir Alex Ferguson’s advice to him to snub City and return to Old Trafford.

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