Cristiano Ronaldo to Wear No. 7 Shirt for Manchester United After Transfer

Manchester United supporters of Cristiano Ronaldo can break out their old kits after the club announced the superstar will wear No. 7 upon his return to Old Trafford.

There was some thoughts the 36-year-old would have to change numbers, with Edinson Cavani opening the season wearing No. 7. However, he will switch to the No. 21 jersey that he wears with the Uruguay national team.

Ronaldo started his fourth season with Juventus before a transfer to United, rejoining the club with whom he spent six seasons from 2003-09. Juventus announced it will receive €15million in a transfer fee plus €8million in potential add-ons.

The move gives the Premier League squad one of the best players in the world this century with a resume that includes five Ballons d'Or and five Champions League titles. He helped Manchester United win three straight league titles and the 2008 UCL before moving onto Real Madrid in 2009.

The forward remains a weapon on the pitch, scoring 60 goals in Serie A over the past two seasons. On Wednesday, Ronaldo set the all-time men's record for international goals with his 110th score for Portugal.

The only question after his move was whether CR7 would be able to sport his usual number.

Dale Johnson of ESPN reported Cavani had to wear the No. 7 shirt the whole season after the club registered him with the league with that number. The only exception would be if he was sold or the club received special dispensation from the Premier League board.

Johnson later revealed an opening for a move after United sold Daniel James to Leeds United. Cavani took the Welshman's former No. 21, leaving Ronaldo free to take No. 7.

"I wasn't sure if it would be possible to have the No. 7 shirt again, so I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi [Cavani] for this incredible gesture," Ronaldo said. 

Manchester United return from the international break on Sept. 11 with a home league match against Newcastle United.