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Cristiano Ronaldo is new Manchester United No 7! David Beckham to Edinson Cavani, here are players who wore the iconic shirt at Old Trafford

"Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford," the club said on their website Edinson Cavani has agreed to swap to 21 -- the number the veteran striker wears for Uruguay -- so Ronaldo can reclaim his old jersey. While some legends like Eric Cantona scripted history donning Red Devil's No 7, others like Alexis Sanchez and Antonio Valencia become huge flops. As Ronaldo warms up for his United debut, have a look the greats who have worn the iconic shirt for Manchester United so far. In his first stint with United after signing from Sporting Lisbon, Ronaldo scored 118 goals and won nine trophies, including three Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League.
'Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford,' the club said on their website Edinson Cavani has agreed to swap to 21 -- the number the veteran striker wears for Uruguay -- so Ronald
'Manchester United can confirm that Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the iconic no.7 shirt after returning to Old Trafford,' the club said on their website Edinson Cavani has agreed to swap to 21 -- the number the veteran striker wears for Uruguay -- so Ronald
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ALEXIS SANCHEZ (2018-20): Sanchez, a proven goal machine at the Emirates Stadium, completed a transfer to Manchester United in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan leaving the Theatre of Dreams. (Photo | AP)
ALEXIS SANCHEZ (2018-20): Sanchez, a proven goal machine at the Emirates Stadium, completed a transfer to Manchester United in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan leaving the Theatre of Dreams. (Photo | AP)
The Chilean failed to find form in the new colours and never lived up to the expectation of the fans before moving to join Conte's Inter Milan in Italy. The 31-year-old who shook the net 60 times from 122 outings for the Gunners could only find the net 5 times for the Red Devils in 45 appearances. (Photo | AP)
The Chilean failed to find form in the new colours and never lived up to the expectation of the fans before moving to join Conte's Inter Milan in Italy. The 31-year-old who shook the net 60 times from 122 outings for the Gunners could only find the net 5 times for the Red Devils in 45 appearances. (Photo | AP)
MEMPHIS DEPAY (2015-16): Arriving from PSV Eindhoven on a 25 million deal, manager Louis van Gaal immediately handed Depay the No 7 jersey. (Photo | AFP)
MEMPHIS DEPAY (2015-16): Arriving from PSV Eindhoven on a 25 million deal, manager Louis van Gaal immediately handed Depay the No 7 jersey. (Photo | AFP)
He lasted just one season in England before making a move to Lyon where he discovered his sharpness and pace. Depay failed to win anything at United during the 2015-16 season and just added just seven goals to his kitty from 53 appearances. (Photo | AFP)
He lasted just one season in England before making a move to Lyon where he discovered his sharpness and pace. Depay failed to win anything at United during the 2015-16 season and just added just seven goals to his kitty from 53 appearances. (Photo | AFP)
ANGEL DI MARIA (2014-15): Another single-season player at Old Trafford, the Argentine great arrived from Real Madrid following United and English football’s then-record signing at £59.1million! However, the season was the worst of his career till date and was immediately sold to PSG where he rediscovered his touch to become a darling of the French crowd. (Photo | AP)
ANGEL DI MARIA (2014-15): Another single-season player at Old Trafford, the Argentine great arrived from Real Madrid following United and English football’s then-record signing at £59.1million! However, the season was the worst of his career till date and was immediately sold to PSG where he rediscovered his touch to become a darling of the French crowd. (Photo | AP)
ANTONIO VALENCIA (2012-13): United long-serving Ecuadorian was the side's No 7 during the 2012-13 campaign. Though the club once again lifted the coveted league title, Valencia had a tough time on the field and asked for his old No 25 shirt ahead of the next season. (Photo | AFP)
ANTONIO VALENCIA (2012-13): United long-serving Ecuadorian was the side's No 7 during the 2012-13 campaign. Though the club once again lifted the coveted league title, Valencia had a tough time on the field and asked for his old No 25 shirt ahead of the next season. (Photo | AFP)
MICHAEL OWEN (2009-12): Englishman Owen's United career will be remembered best by the dramatic last-gasp derby winner. He was injury-ravaged but still had some fire left in him while signed as a back-up option from Newcastle in 2009. (Photo | AFP)
MICHAEL OWEN (2009-12): Englishman Owen's United career will be remembered best by the dramatic last-gasp derby winner. He was injury-ravaged but still had some fire left in him while signed as a back-up option from Newcastle in 2009. (Photo | AFP)
Owen was nowhere near his best for United but managed a decent record to show during his three seasons there, scoring 17 times from 52 outings. (Photo | AFP)
Owen was nowhere near his best for United but managed a decent record to show during his three seasons there, scoring 17 times from 52 outings. (Photo | AFP)
DAVID BECKHAM (1992-03): Six Premier Leagues, two FA Cups and a Champions League... Arguably the most iconic No 7 of his generation, Beckham made 394 appearances for the club, scoring 85 times. (Photo | AP)
DAVID BECKHAM (1992-03): Six Premier Leagues, two FA Cups and a Champions League... Arguably the most iconic No 7 of his generation, Beckham made 394 appearances for the club, scoring 85 times. (Photo | AP)
Beckham wore the No 10 before won the right to wear the No 7 shirt only after Cantona left the club. But by then, he had reached his prime and was among the most-feared set-piece takers around the world. (Photo | AP)
Beckham wore the No 10 before won the right to wear the No 7 shirt only after Cantona left the club. But by then, he had reached his prime and was among the most-feared set-piece takers around the world. (Photo | AP)
ERIC CANTONA: (1992-97): To explain Cantona, it will take bundles of paper and tanks of ink. The 'problem boy' was a nightmare for the opposition on his day ever since arriving from Leeds in 1992. (Photo | AFP)
ERIC CANTONA: (1992-97): To explain Cantona, it will take bundles of paper and tanks of ink. The 'problem boy' was a nightmare for the opposition on his day ever since arriving from Leeds in 1992. (Photo | AFP)
Cantona earned the famous nickname 'King Cantona' as he went on scoring goal after goal for United under Fergie's watch. An illustrious career at Old Trafford helped him win four league titles, two FA Cups and a second runner-up finish at 1993 Ballon d'Or. (Photo | AP)
Cantona earned the famous nickname 'King Cantona' as he went on scoring goal after goal for United under Fergie's watch. An illustrious career at Old Trafford helped him win four league titles, two FA Cups and a second runner-up finish at 1993 Ballon d'Or. (Photo | AP)
BRYAN ROBSON (1981-94): United's longest-serving skipper, Robson was a monster in the NO 7 jersey and is best reminded for his goals that helped the English giants beat Barcelona. Nicknamed 'Captain Marvel', Robson ended his United career one goal shot off the three-digit mark from 461 appearances, winning two leagues, four FA Cups, one League Cup and a European Super Cup. (Photo | ManU official website)
BRYAN ROBSON (1981-94): United's longest-serving skipper, Robson was a monster in the NO 7 jersey and is best reminded for his goals that helped the English giants beat Barcelona. Nicknamed 'Captain Marvel', Robson ended his United career one goal shot off the three-digit mark from 461 appearances, winning two leagues, four FA Cups, one League Cup and a European Super Cup. (Photo | ManU official website)
EDINSON CAVANI: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United signed Cavani, 33, who has been a free agent since leaving PSG in June, 2020. When Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus last week, but Cavani had the number seven at the start of this season, raising the possibility of Ronaldo having to don a different shirt. But Cavani has agreed to swap to 21 -- the number the veteran striker wears for Uruguay -- so Ronaldo can reclaim his old jersey.
EDINSON CAVANI: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United signed Cavani, 33, who has been a free agent since leaving PSG in June, 2020. When Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus last week, but Cavani had the number seven at the start of this season, raising the possibility of Ronaldo having to don a different shirt. But Cavani has agreed to swap to 21 -- the number the veteran striker wears for Uruguay -- so Ronaldo can reclaim his old jersey.
CRISTIANO RONALDO (2003-09), (2021- ): Sir Alex Ferguson bought a young Portuguese winger from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and gave him the jersey number 7 jersey. The rest is history which needs no retelling... (Photo | AP)
CRISTIANO RONALDO (2003-09), (2021- ): Sir Alex Ferguson bought a young Portuguese winger from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and gave him the jersey number 7 jersey. The rest is history which needs no retelling... (Photo | AP)
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