Patrice Evra has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo was on the verge of a sensational return to Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2012.
But the stunning £160m deal collapsed when it emerged Sir Alex Ferguson was poised to retire as United boss less than 12 months later.
Ronaldo left United to join Real in a then world record £80m deal in 2008, but became disillusioned at the Bernabeu under the management of Jose Mourinho.
Fergie plotted to re-sign the Portuguese legend along with Gareth Bale in what would have been a stunning double coup. The former United boss wanted to land the superstar duo to help him win the Champions League one more time before calling time on his remarkable career.
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