Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Pep Guardiola has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United on their big transfer this week, despite Manchester City coming close to signing the forward from Juventus.
City looked set to seal a sensational transfer for Ronaldo, but United figures swooped in at the last minute to persuade him to return to Old Trafford after 12 years.
The move means City are likely to go into the new season without a recognised striker, with Ronaldo's failed move following Harry Kane's decision to remain at Tottenham.
On Friday, before City decided to pull out of the deal for Ronaldo, Guardiola had said the Portuguese was a player who could decide where he plays,
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