Cristiano Ronaldo will go hunting for goals again for ManUnited. He’ll have to do without his beloved number on his back.
Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely to wear the number 7 shirt during his second commitment at Manchester United. That number has long been the trademark of the Portuguese superstar and he wore it in the Red Devils’ dress from 2003 to 2009. This time, however, the regulations should thwart him.
Because the 7 has already been awarded to striker Edinson Cavani at United and is also reported to the Premier League for the 2021/22 season. Although the English record champions could apply for an exemption from the league for a number change during the season, according to the English media this would have little chance of success.
Manchester United: Cavani and Cristiano Ronaldo currently have 7
Another variant would be a departure Cavanis in this transfer window. According to information from Goal and SPOX not an issue despite the Ronaldo commitment. Both Ronaldo and Cavani were listed with the 7 on United’s official website on Saturday night.
Regarding his shirt number 7, Cavani was already not ready to talk to Jadon Sancho. Sancho, who moved from BVB to the Red Devils in the summer, is now wearing the 25 because the checksum is seven.
Should Cavani remain tough with Ronaldo and the Premier League should not let its regulations soften, the 36-year-old could come up with the 28th. He wore this number in his first year as a professional at Sporting Lisbon. Although the 28 is actually taken by the Red Devils, Facundo Pellistri is currently on loan from Deportivo Alaves. It is unclear whether this number is now available to Ronaldo.
The number 9, which Ronaldo wore at the club level during his first season at Real Madrid, currently has a wearer at United – Anthony Martial. On the other hand, the following numbers are currently free: 12, 15, 24, 30, 31, 33, 35.
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7 is a particularly prestigious number at United. Club legends such as David Beckham, George Best, Denis Law, Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson and Ronaldo led the club to great success in seventh.
CR7 was also on the road with Real, Juventus and the Portuguese national team with this number. United announced their spectacular return to Manchester on Friday.
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