Sir Alex Ferguson knew it, he was the chosen one to wear the number 7

Sir Alex Ferguson has been in the golden era of the club, he had managed great players over the years, when they signed a young Portuguese he knew he was the heir to wear the historic number 7, it has been worn by legends of the team for many years, he knew this player had the quality to carry this great responsibility.

He was the prodigal son of a new era, it was a move that had a lot of projection, this player would carry the illusion of showing what this number meant to the club, without doubt it has been the number that has given glory to Manchester United, the most mediatic and important club in England, one of the most popular teams in the world, one of the most prestigious sporting franchises.

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"Usually the number 10 is the most iconic number, but at Manchester United the number 7 represents more. The number 7 is someone who can create things," said Eric Cantona, who has used the number 7 at a high level, is one of the club's legends who has worn the number and who has expressed his opinion on this historic number, which has been a legendary tradition at the English club.

"When I arrived at Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson said to me: 'You're going to wear number 7'. It was a moment I will never forget. I knew the history of the number 7 at the club, it was a nice feeling, I was happy," said the 37-year-old Portuguese star, who is wearing the number 7, is in his second spell at the Red Devils and has been a great historical player, one of the most iconic at the club.

“Sir Alex Ferguson said to me: 'You're going to wear number seven'. It was a moment I will never forget”

Ever since the Portuguese star was signed to the Red Devils almost 20 years ago the former manager knew the potential Cristiano Ronaldo had. The number 7 was worn by the likes of George Best, David Beckham, Eric Cantona and the great Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester United has made a compilation of the great players who wore the number 7.