Why did Cristiano Ronaldo not return to Real Madrid and prefer to go to Manchester United?

Manchester United fans have already celebrated the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo and now look forward to seeing the Portuguese on the pitch. But Cristiano's path from Italy to England was not an easy one and there were many different destinations Ronaldo could have gone to.

Ancelotti on Ronaldo:

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, stated that he never seriously thought about Cristiano Ronaldo's return. The versions about Ronaldo's departure from Juventus gained momentum last week but the destination club was an incognita until Friday. 

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect. I have never considered signing him. We look forward. This cleared all doubts about Ronaldo's arrival in Spain and the way was clear to Manchester.

Why did he sign for Manchester United?

The city seemed to have the advantage to sign the Portuguese but the fans were the first to react badly. Then some comments and even messages appeared between ex-players and teammates of the Portuguese at Manchester United.

The person who did the most to make this end in a happy ending for Manchester United was Sir Alex Ferguson. The coach who managed Cristiano Ronaldo throughout his time at Old Trafford has a great relationship with him and did not hesitate to talk to him in the face of rumors about his future.

He was the one who convinced him to change his decision and think about United. This reached the Glazer family, owner of the club, who did not hesitate to facilitate everything to make Ronaldo's arrival at United a reality.