The iconic number is available to him if he make teh move to Manhcester United

In world football, there are some shirt numbers that carry huge prestige and much is expected of anyone who dons these shirt numbers for some club. The numbers have become synonymous with several global superstars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the iconic number 7 jersey at Manchester United earlier in his career at the club and had to bear the huge responsibility that the number represents to the club and their fans, as well as the memories associated with it.

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Ronaldo arguably when on to build a global brand around the jersey the moniker CR7 endorse by the lips of laterally every football fan around the world. He took the level of the number to a greater height by building a legacy bigger than his predecessor who wore the iconic number during their time at Manchester United.

At Old Trafford, that number represents more than just a squad number. It means memories of the most beautiful times in the club's history, the lucky number that defied the odds countless times to go to save Manchester United and lead them to jubilations.

WHO IS UNITED GOING TO GIVE THIS NUMBER TO?

Following Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from the club in the summer, the club has been forced into the market for a new attacker to replace him and has decided to sign PSV's Cody Gakpo in the coming winter transfer window. According to reports, Erik Ten Hag  wants him at Old Trafford and is even ready to offer him the iconic number.