Ronaldo’s second Manchester United debut to be delayed until next week

It is the most eagerly anticipated signing of a player in the club’s history as the 36-year old returns to Old Trafford after 12 years away in Spain and Italy

Ronaldo’s second Manchester United debut to be delayed until next week
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Cristiano Ronaldo's second Manchester United debut could be delayed until next Tuesday because of quarantine at his Cheshire mansion, according to latest report.

That is unlikely to be enough for the Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to pick him from the start for Saturday’s home game against Newcastle United.

The ex-Juventus forward will only have one day’s training with his teammates after having to isolate for five days in his Cheshire mansion due to COVID rules.

The five-time Champions League winner will be on the bench and can expect a start in Man United's low key Champions League away trip to Switzerland next Tuesday when they take on BSC Young Boys in Bern.

But fans will still be able to welcome him back to Old Trafford with the player expected to make a solo walk to the centre circle before kick-off after being announced to the crowd.

It is the most eagerly anticipated signing of a player in the club’s history as the 36-year old returns to Old Trafford after 12 years away in Spain and Italy.

Ronaldo certainly won’t be short of form and fitness if he is called from the bench.

He scored twice in the 89th minute and deep into injury time for Portugal to beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Faro last Wednesday.

The two goals made him the all-time top scorer in international football with 111 goals two more than the previous mark set by Ali Daei for Iran.