Looking back now, it's remarkable to consider the path Cristiano Ronaldo has taken since he first joined Man Utd. Signed for £12.5million by Sir Alex Ferguson from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, Ronaldo's reputation as one of the world's hottest star was already preceding him.
But the young, raw talent, billed as David Beckham's successor, did not immediately set pulses racing at Old Trafford. His skill and flair was obvious, but it took Ronaldo a few seasons to truly get into his stride.
Though former teammate Gary Neville revealed that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Carlos Queiroz always knew Ronaldo was set for the top, and he pinpointed the moment it began to become a reality for the Portuguese star. "They were both
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