‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils

Cristiano Ronaldo played a direct role in convincing unnamed Brazilian stars to sign for Manchester United in 2007, despite jokingly mentioning the Manchester rain. This exclusive report details how the Portuguese legend influenced key recruitment decisions for the Red Devils that year.