Solskjær recognised that beyond playing for Man City, seeing Cristiano Ronaldo move there would have wider consequences for #mufc. To allow Ronaldo to move to City would damage the club in the eyes of current players, potential recruits, and supporters
Sir Alex Ferguson is described by multiple sources as playing a "major role" in #mufc re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo. Over 24 hours he was phoning Ronaldo and using his good relationship with Jorge Mendes to aid United’s cause
Sir Alex Ferguson called members of #mufc's board and Jorge Mendes to ensure United were doing everything possible to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. Sources say "all hell would have broken loose" if United had missed out on him #mulive [@TheAthleticUK]
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