Cristiano Ronaldo return: Manchester United's winners and losers
Daily MailManchester United fans could barely believe it when confirmation came through that Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Old Trafford after 12 years away. The 28-year-old enjoyed his spell at West Ham in 2021, scoring nine goals since January ANTHONY MARTIAL: Linked with a move away in the summer and with Ronaldo's arrival set to further squeeze his starts in the attacking front three, it is a defining period for Martial and his Manchester United career. Donny van de Beek's agent believes Ronaldo's return is 'bad news' for the Dutch midfielder ' Pogba plays on the left, and with Cristiano's arrival it means another extra player in midfield with Pogba moving away from the left. Van de Beek spent much of his debut season warming the bench at Manchester United EDINSON CAVANI: He's given up the No 7 shirt and also likely sacrificed a starting spot for the returning Ronaldo. United won 11 penalties last season, scoring 10, and so they will go a big way towards a player's final 2021-22 goal total, something both Fernandes and Ronaldo will be judged on.