Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has hailed the Old Trafford club's hierarchy for agreeing a deal with Juventus to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
On a dramatic day of twists and turns, United released a statement shortly before 5pm to confirm that they had reached an agreement with Juventus to sign the Portugal international, subject to him passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Earlier in the day it appeared destined that Ronaldo — who said his goodbyes to his Juventus team-mates on Friday morning — would be joining United's rivals Man City.
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