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      Man Utd ‘tried to sign Koulibaly before Varane in summer transfer window but Napoli rejected £30m offer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED failed to sign Kalidou Koulibaly before Raphael Varane this summer, Italian reports say. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a centre-back one of his top priorities in the window, along with Jadon Sancho.
      Man Utd reportedly failed to sign Kalidou Koulibaly before Raphael Varane this summerCredit: Rex
      Raphael Varane joined Man Utd from Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      Soon after completing a £73million move for Sancho, 21, from Borussia Dortmund, Varane, 28, arrived after leaving Real Madrid.
      But according to Corriere Dello Sport, Napoli’s Koulibaly was preferred to the Frenchman, who later arrived for £42million.
      It is claimed United were ready to offer £30m for the Senegal captain, but were told it would not be enough.
      Napoli before have set a £100m price tag on Koulibaly, one of the highest-rated defenders in the world.
      But, after recent financial woes at the Serie A club, it is believed they would be willing to slash their asking price.
      Nevertheless, United settled for Varane, who left the Spanish capital with just one year left on his deal.

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      Amazingly, he was then joined by former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, who returned to United after initially leaving in 2009.
      Paul Pogba, who also plays with Varane for France, hailed the star signings when quizzed on recent international duty.

      Pogba, 28, told Telefoot: “It’s always a pleasure to play with the best.
      “It’s also a plus for the players to be able to train with a great player. He’s going to raise the level of the team.”
      Pogba sang Ronaldo’s praises shortly after the star forward completed his stunning comeback to Manchester.”
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      Legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the player he is thanks to former Man Utd No2 Smith – who left him ‘tearing hair out’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO became the player he is today courtesy of former Manchester United assistant Walter Smith, according to Darren Fletcher.Portuguese superstar Ronaldo and Scottish midfielder Fletcher were team-mates at United for six years between 2003 to 2009.
      Cristiano Ronaldo (right) is the player he is now thanks to Walter Smith, according to former team-mate Darren Fletcher
      Boss Sir Alex Ferguson was briefly assisted by former Rangers and Scotland manager Smith at Old Trafford in the 2003-04 season.
      Fletcher has divulged the unusual technique the Scottish coach used in training to bring on Ronaldo’s play.
      Ronaldo joined the Red Devils and the Premier League from Sporting Lisbon as an 18-year-old in 2003 with his talent immediately clear to see.
      But during his first season in England, Smith would deliberately not blow for fouls on the Portuguese winger in training, aiming to make Ronaldo better at using the ball more efficiently.
      Speaking on beIN SPORTS, Fletcher said: “For me it was Walter Smith. Walter Smith joined as assistant manager around Christmas time, New Year time.
      “With Ronaldo, you could see the talent and the ability.
      “The players were part of the reason he signed in that pre-season game against Sporting Lisbon when he tore us apart.
      “We’d just arrived off an aeroplane, jet-lagged from America. That’s John O’Shea’s excuse!
      “But you could see the talent. You could see this charismatic kid, you could see he had that drive to be the best player in the world – but he frustrated the life out of everybody.

      “Eventually, Walter Smith came in and decided not to give fouls in training. I think the sole purpose was for Ronaldo.
      “So when Ronaldo was doing his skills, not passing the ball and taking the mick, the lads were fouling him.
      “For two weeks, Ronaldo was tearing his hair out – and he was going bananas!
      “What happened after a few weeks? Ronaldo starts moving the ball because he’s sick of being kicked.
      “Now he starts playing one or two-touch and running, now he starts getting more goals and it’s clicking in his head, he’s having more of an impact on games. That was the beginning of Ronaldo’s transition.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo has left Juventus for Man UtdCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ronaldo has gone on to have a stellar career since both he and Smith left Old Trafford.
      The 36-year-old won five Ballon d’Or awards – second only to arch rival and Barcelona captain Lionel Messi who has six – and his success may all have been kick-started by Walter Smith 17 years ago.
      And now he’s back at United where it all began.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum takes private jet to Manchester ahead of Man Utd debut despite being banned for his big games

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S mother has flown to Manchester to link up with her son – but might not watch his sensational return to Old Trafford.Ronaldo returned to Manchester United during the dying stages of the summer transfer window following a £12.85million deal with Juventus.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother is on her way to Manchester to meet her sonCredit: Instagram doloresaveiroofficial
      Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second debut against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      And his mum Dolores Aveiro has posted a photo of herself flying in a private jet towards the UK where she will meet the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and his family.
      Dolores shared the pic on Instagram with the following caption: “On the way to Manchester, kisses everyone!!!!”
      She is expected to see Ronaldo’s swanky multi- million pound mansion, which boasts seven bedrooms, ahead of his second United debut against Newcastle on Saturday at Old Trafford.
      This comes after the star forward admitted that his mum is banned from attending his big matches.
      That is because she gets so anxious that she has fainted twice from inside the stadium, with one of her falls breaking her teeth.
      Ronaldo told Piers Morgan: “She’s not allowed now to watch big games.
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      “I say, ‘Listen, I don’t have a father any more. I don’t want to lose my mum, too, so you’re not going to watch quarter-finals, semi-finals, or finals’.”
      The Real Madrid legend told Morgan in an earlier interview: “She gets so nervous, I don’t understand why. She is not allowed now to watch big games.
      “I get friends to stay with her and she goes for walks around the house.
      “She fainted two times in the stadium. She is nervous.”

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      Man Utd star Fred stunned by Cristiano Ronaldo in training as he reveals club legend is ‘pushing everyone’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star signing Cristiano Ronaldo has already made a difference in training.That is according to Ronaldo’s team-mate Fred, who claims the star forward is pushing everyone at Carrington to raise their level.
      Manchester United stars Fred and Cristiano Ronaldo train togetherCredit: Getty
      That is because the United players have to be at their best to get with him, according to the Brazil international who is very happy to have the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on board.
      Fred told the club’s official website: “It’s so good training with Cristiano, he is a very good guy, the best player you know about.
      “We are so happy to have Cristiano here with us, and I hope he can bring us any titles at Manchester United.”
      Ronaldo is well-known for taking extra care of his physique with a very strict diet, workout routine and lifestyle.
      The Portugal international has returned to Manchester a completely different man than the kid he was when Sir Alex Ferguson signed him in 2003 from Sporting Lisbon.
      Fred added when asked if the 36-year-old looks sharp in training: “Of course, yeah!

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      “He is an amazing player, you know the difference when you look at Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “With the ball, without the ball, he works a lot and it’s so good for us. We are so happy to have Cristiano here.
      “We know who Cristiano Ronaldo is because he likes to win, he pushes everyone, so you need to be at your best to get with him.
      “It’s so good for us because he pushes everyone, we can win every game, so it’s so important.”
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s kids begin new school in UK after his Man Utd transfer as Georgina Rodriguez posts cute snap

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S kids have started their new school in Manchester – and Georgina Rodriguez has posted a gorgeous snap to mark the occasion. With Ronaldo completing a sensational transfer return to United, his partner Georgina and four kids have also uprooted to the UK from Italy.
      Cristiano Jr, 11, with Mateo, four, left, Alana Martina, three, and Eva Maria, also four
      Cristiano Ronaldo pictured with his four kidsCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      For his children Cristiano Jr, 11, four-year-old twins Eva Maria and Mateo and Alana Martina, three, it meant moving schools.
      And they all posed for an adorable family picture in their uniforms as they prepare for life in England.
      Cristiano Jr, who previously starred for Juventus’ youth squad, was born in America in 2010, believed to be with a surrogate mother.
      Ronaldo then announced in June 2017 that he had fathered twins via a surrogate mother again, also in the United States.
      The same year, Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina.
      Ronaldo, 36, left United in 2009 to join Real Madrid in a then-record £80million move.

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      From there, he joined Juventus but after three years in Italy, the Portugal icon told the club he wanted to leave.
      United, who first signed Ronaldo in 2003 from Sporting Lisbon, swooped in and agreed a deal nearing £13m.
      And it could now also see his eldest join United’s U-12 side, who Wayne Rooney’s boy Kai, 12, plays for.
      Rooney, who won the Champions League and English title with Ronaldo, spoke glowingly about his former team-mate after news of his return.
      He said: “Cristiano is still one of the best players in the world and has won titles everywhere he’s been so he’s going to be huge.

      “He still wants to be the best and I’m sure he will have a big impact on them this season.
      “Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] will certainly know that he’s in a position now where he needs to start winning these big titles with the players that he’s brought in.
      “For their development, to get to the next step now is to start winning titles.”
      Ronaldo is set to make his debut against at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon and has promised he’s ‘not here for a vacation’.
      Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
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      Man Utd face Youri Tielemans transfer battle with Real Madrid and Barcelona also ‘monitoring’ Leicester star

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      REAL MADRID and Barcelona have joined Manchester United in the bidding war for Leicester star Youri Tielemans, reports suggest.Tielemans has impressed at King Power Stadium ever since the Foxes signed him on a club record £40million fee in 2019.
      Leicester star Youri Tielemans has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona and Real MadridCredit: AFP
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that a host of top clubs are now keeping tabs on the midfielder ahead of the next summer transfer window.
      Romano reports that United, Real and Barca are among the Belgium international’s suitors.
      The Italian journalist added that that this could be one of the most prominent transfer sagas of the coming summer.
      United will reportedly make a move for the 24-year-old if they lose Paul Pogba next year.
      Pogba’s contract with the Red Devils runs out in June and he doesn’t look close to signing a new deal any time soon.
      The star midfielder has previously been linked with a move to Real, who are still keeping tabs on him.

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      Thus, a potential departure by the France international could clear the path for United to land Tielemans.
      According to ESPN, though, West Ham star Declan Rice will also be included on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer list should the Old Trafford manager lose Pogba.
      Tielemans has amassed a total of 18 goals and 19 assists in 112 appearances for Leicester across all competitions.
      But none of his goals was more critical than his screamer during last season’s FA Cup final, which led to victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo sent classy message by GOAT rival Pele after completing Man Utd return transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED superstar Cristiano Ronaldo received a touching message from Brazil legend Pele after his return to Old Trafford.Ronaldo sealed a blockbuster £21million return to United on deadline day from Juventus and looks set to make his debut against Newcastle on September 11.
      The legendary Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on his Manchester United returnCredit: Reuters
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s homecoming has caught the attention of the entire world and football great Pele couldn’t help reaching out to his fellow GOAT – especially after reading his message to Red Devils fans.
      Pele was very moved by Ronaldo’s statement as he knows a lot about home, having spent almost his entire career in Brazil with Santos before rolling credits at New York Cosmos in 1977.
      Although the Portugal international broke the 80-year-old’s record for most goals in official matches back in March, the two men still share a strong friendship.
      Pele said: “There is no better feeling than conquering the world and returning home. Always be happy, Cristiano.”
      Ronaldo had posted on Instagram: “Everyone who knows me, knows about my never ending love for Manchester United.
      “The years I spent in this club were absolutely amazing and the path we’ve made together is written in gold letters in the history of this great and amazing institution.

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      “I can’t even start to explain my feelings right now, as I see my return to Old Trafford announced worldwide.
      “It’s like a dream come true, after all the times that I went back to play against Man United, and even as an opponent, to have always felt such love and respect from the supporters in the stands. This is absolutely 100% the stuff that dreams are made of!
      “My first domestic League, my first Cup, my first call to the Portuguese National team, my first Champions League, my first Golden Boot and my first Ballon d’Or, they were all born from this special connection between me and the Red Devils.
      Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo issued a rallying cry to supportersCredit: Getty

      “History has been written in the past and history will be written once again! You have my word!
      “I’m right here! I’m back where I belong! Let’s make it happen once again!
      “PS – Sir Alex [Ferguson], this one is for you…”
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      How yacht-loving Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez can keep glam lifestyle in UK after Man Utd transfer

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has packed in his Italian Job and returned to Manchester to complete a fairytale transfer.But his life off the pitch will be very different from when he first signed for the Red Devils as a fresh-faced 18 year old in 2003 – and to how it has been for the last 11 years.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is BACK at Manchester United – but life off the pitch will be different to when he was last here in 2003Credit: Getty
      The power couple will be hoping to continue living the high-life in ManchesterCredit: Instagram / @georginagio
      Ronaldo is leaving a cushty life in Italy for a return to ManchesterCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo was heralded as a major talent when United bought him from Sporting 18 years agoCredit: Eamon and James Clarke
      Ronaldo was heralded by then United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest talents in the game.
      And the great man was spot on as the Portuguese ace has cemented himself as one of the best ever.
      The 36-year-old will rock up the British shores with stunning partner Georgina Rodriguez and his four children.
      Here, SunSport checks out what life could be like for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner back in the Premier League as he once again swaps the sun-soaked Med for Manchester.
      A TASTE OF ITALY
      There will be plenty of Italian restaurant options available for Ronaldo if he starts to miss the food.
      Ronaldo once waited 40 minutes for a table in Turin and was described by chef Davide Fiore as a ‘decent boy’ for not kicking up a fuss.
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      But there’s no chance he will be left waiting if he decides to eat at old pal Rio Ferdinand’s restaurant Rosso.
      The upmarket Italian eatery is at the top of Manchester’s prestigious King Street, and it shouldn’t put too much of a dent in £500,000-a-week Ronaldo’s wallet.
      The cheapest pizza on the menu is £15, but Ronny might fancy ‘splashing out’ on the £80 chateubriand.
      Cristiano will be expecting decent service if he dines at pal Rio Ferdinand’s restaurant Rosso
      Rosso will have to put on some private dining with style for family Ronaldo
      Rosso is an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Manchester
      SAIL AWAY
      Ronaldo spends a lot of time on board his £5.5m superyacht floating in the idyllic Italian waters.
      But now he can sample a river cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal with a private hire boat for just £230 an hour.
      And these can come fully serviced with staff to cater for the multi-millionaires and even a DJ for entertainment.
      But for the ultimate luxury barge experience, Ronaldo could hire Prestige Worldwide’s six-berth beauty.
      The Vatten Hus has two king-sized bedrooms and rich furnishings throughout.
      And it’s on Airbnb for only £250 a night. Surely no better way to view the delights of the north west.
      Cristiano and Georgina enjoy life on the high seasCredit: Instagram / @georginagio
      The footballer might have some trouble finding some parking for his £5.5m superyacht in ManchesterCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo and Georgina could swap superyacht for ‘super barge’Credit: EliotPress/MEGA
      There is a luxury barge that Ronny could hire out on the canal
      The Vatten Hus has two king-sized bedrooms
      There is luxury to be found on the canals of Manchester
      Some of the canal boats can cater for a DJ and staff tooCredit: Getty – Contributor
      HOME COMFORTS
      Ronaldo will be swapping his secluded Turin mansion for a huge home in the UK.
      And he could well plump for the footballer-packed village of Alderley Edge.
      His old Manchester United team-mates Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, David Beckham and Dwight Yorke have all lived in the leafy location.
      And Ronaldo will know his way around – he used to live in a £3.5m home in the area when he was first at United.
      The 36 year old might be a bit gutted at leaving this stunning Turin mansion behindCredit: Furbatto.it
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Turin home might be missed by the star
      Ronaldo will be looking for some peace and quiet in his next property
      The family will be getting ready for some very different views in the UK
      Ronaldo’s new pad is bound to have a gym inside just like his Turin mansion had
      That had five large bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and cinema room.
      But that might not be big enough any more.
      The good news for the former Juventus star is there is currently a stunning £6.5m mansion up for sale on Rightmove with 9,500 sq ft to play with.
      If that gets snapped up, there are three more properties all with six bedrooms ranging from £2.5m to £3.2m.
      Ronaldo used to live in this £3.5m property in Alderley Edge in his first stint at UnitedCredit: refer to caption
      The mansion of course has an obligatory swimming poolCredit: refer to caption
      Ronaldo might be looking for a bit more room this time around with his familyCredit: refer to caption
      SHOP TILL YOU DROP
      Manchester has everything in terms of shopping – but there’s no chance of Ronaldo getting a hassle-free trip out.
      Turin shopping could be replaced by a trip to Harvey Nichols. And he’ll even be able to hire out the restaurant there if he likes.
      The Manchester Arndale is a focal point of shopping in the city with almost 200 stores over three floors.
      And The Trafford Centre is another bustling hive of activity. But Ronaldo would have to be in pretty decent disguise to get away with splashing the cash at these venues.
      Will Cristiano Ronaldo fancy a shopping trip to the Manchester Arndale Centre?Credit: Alamy
      Ronaldo would struggle to enjoy a hassle-free shop at the ArndaleCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Will Manchester be able to offer Georgina her fashion choices?Credit: The Mega Agency
      Turin will seem a world away from Manchester for the happy coupleCredit: Getty – Contributor
      HEIGHT OF FASHION
      Ronaldo’s stunning other half Georgina is a big fan of Milan’s fashion shows.
      But London has its own eclectic mix of catwalk extravaganzas too.
      The Argentine will be hoping the UK capital can provide her with some ideas for her fashion range OM by G.
      And a hassle-free trip down to London from Manchester Piccadilly on the train, first class of course, is only £163.10 off-peak.
      The stunning brunette has her own clothing range, OM by GCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Georgina is well into her fashion, and even has her own clothing lineCredit: The Mega Agency
      The stunning Argentine could well pop along to London Fashion WeekCredit: AFP or licensors
      Georgina could get a train, first class of course, from Manchester to London for Fashion WeekCredit: Getty
      CHILD’S PLAY
      Last time he was in Manchester as an 18 year old hobbies off the pitch will have been very different to today.
      Despite the strict stewardship of Fergie at the United helm, it’s likely Ronaldo enjoyed the party scene when allowed.
      But now with four kids in tow, he might be more interested in spending time at the Sea Life Centre or Legoland.
      Ronaldo can take Georgina, Cristiano Jr, Mateo, Eva Maria and Alana Martina to both attractions for a grand total of £163.70.
      The Portugal superstar could well keep a lower profile now then his first stint in ManchesterCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Ronaldo’s kids might enjoy a day out at LegolandCredit: Alamy
      Cristiano Jr could fancy a spin on Legoland’s carsCredit: Legoland
      Ronaldo can double-up with a ticket to see both attractionsCredit: Simon Jones – The Sun
      REST AND RELAXATION
      If Ronny wants some down time he could sign up for The Mere Golf Club in Cheshire.
      And while he is out hitting balls Georgina could relax in the spa.
      There is always the option of the 179-cap Portugal international recuperating in his own HOTEL of course.
      He is opening his first Manchester hotel in 18 months and sources say he is keen to ‘quickly widen’ his portfolio of properties.
      Cristiano and Georgina could spend some time at the Mere Golf Club and resortCredit: Handout

      Earlier this year, planning chiefs in Manchester gave the nod for Ronaldo to open a new luxury hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking the city’s Piccadilly Gardens district.
      The Portuguese hotel group Pestana are building the 150-bedroom ‘high-end lifestyle’ hotel on the corner of Piccadilly and Newton Street.
      The building will become the seventh Pestana branded hotel in the world and they all carry Ronaldo’s iconic ‘CR7’ initials – alluding to the shirt number he has worn throughout his footballing career.
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