How Ronaldo got his shirt No. 7 from Cavani

Following the return of Ronaldo at Old Trafford, there had been issues on which shirt no. would be assigned to him.

This is because his popular shirt No. 7 was already being worn by Edison Cavani at Old Trafford.

While the reports have revealed that Cavani has handed shirt No. 7 to the Portugal international, the club’s coach, Ole Gunner Solskjaer, in a recent statement, has revealed what the whole process was like.

According to Solskjaer in his statement, he revealed that Ronaldo phoned Cavani to demand the shirt.

The Uruguay international would go ahead to hand over the shirt to Ronaldo out of the respect he has for the world best.

Solskjaer said: “It’s one of these things that Edison has been remarkable, played really, really, well last season. Cristiano rang Edinson and they spoke with each other.

“To pass up his shirt, it just shows the respect he’s got for Cristiano, but also Cristiano speaking to Edinson shows the respect the other way. Two top, top professionals and players and human beings.”

Ronaldo is expected to make a second debut on Saturday for the Red Devils when they play Newcastle United in the Premier League.