Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Cristiano Ronaldo told close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov about his transfer to Manchester United 'a month ago' according to the former UFC star.
Ronaldo completed a shocking return to Old Trafford on deadline day when he put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of a third season, 12 years after initially leaving the club for Real Madrid.
The Portugal legend scored 118 goals in 292 appearances for United during his first stint at the club and has since gone on to become the greatest goalscorer in the history of the game with Real Madrid, Juventus and his national team.
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