Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo, after finalizing his move back to Manchester United, will have to arrange matters beyond "home, family, and schools for the kids," with the most significant being giving up something he has been accustomed to throughout his career. The number "7," which the star is known for, will not be available at his new club, and he will have to choose another number. The English Premier League’s rule prohibits a player from changing their shirt number during the season, meaning that Edinson Cavani (even if willingly) cannot give up the number 7 for his new teammate, as the law does not allow it.
News from Manchester United's fan association suggests that the Portuguese will likely wear the numbers 77 or 70, and less probably will resort to the number 85, which is the year of his birth. The Portuguese international transitioned to Manchester United from Juventus after spending three seasons with the latter, during which he won the Serie A title twice.
The Portuguese star, who previously excelled at Manchester United between 2003 and 2009 before moving to Real Madrid, is expected to receive a warm welcome in his first match with the "Red Devils." According to "walesonline," Ronaldo's first match with Manchester United is likely to be against Newcastle United on September 11, as it is very difficult for him to participate in the upcoming match against Wolverhampton this Sunday. Thus, "the phenomenon" will take part in World Cup qualifiers with the Portuguese national team next month, before returning to his new club. If Ronaldo does not play against Newcastle, he will have the opportunity to appear in the red shirt for the first time since his return in the match against West Ham, scheduled for September 19, before facing the same team again in the EFL Cup on September 21.
