Ronaldo also said former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a 'top person' and needed 'much more time' at Man United.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he was close to joining Manchester City but followed his “heart” by rejoining Manchester United instead.
“Well, honestly, it was close,” he said. “But as you know, my history in Manchester United, your heart, you’re feeling the way that you did before, makes the difference. And of course, as well, Sir Alex Ferguson. “But I think, I did a conscious decision. I don’t regret at some point. And as you mentioned before, Sir Alex Ferguson was the key.
The 37-year-old had also criticised the club’s owners and the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as interim boss after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.In Wednesday evening’s first instalment of the interview, Ronaldo added: “When you sack Ole Solskjaer, you should bring a top manager, not a sports director.
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