Manchester United signed Cristiano Ronaldo in a €20 million deal from Juventus just a few days ago. But there have been doubts over what shirt number he will wear at old Trafford this season as Edinson Cavani is currently donning the Portuguese star’s favorite number 7 jersey.
According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo could end up wearing two shirt numbers simultaneously at Manchester United this season. That means he could wear his legendary number 7 jersey in European and domestic tournaments but a different one in the league.
Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani has already been registered with the number 7 jersey in the Premier League after he appeared with the iconic number on his back in the 1-0 victory over Wolves on Sunday. EPL rules make it impossible for Cristiano Ronaldo to take over the shirt from Cavani for league games.
The rules allegedly state that players must retain the same number they are registered under, unless they leave the club or are granted a ‘special dispensation’. It is, however, worth mentioning that ‘special dispensation’ has never been granted prior to this moment.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese will have access to the number 7 shirt in the Champions League as Manchester United are yet to submit their squad list for Europe’s elite tournament this season.
It remains to be seen whether he will decide to switch jerseys simultaneously across the league and other competitions or settle for a different shirt number entirely throughout the campaign.
Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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