Full transcript of Cristiano Ronaldo's Man Utd interview on Old Trafford pitch

Manchester United fans are over the moon to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club, 12 years after his departure.

In that time, he has won every trophy there is including four more Ballon d'Ors, a further four Champions League titles and four league titles from Spain and Italy.

Ahead of this Saturday, where Ronaldo is expected to make his return in front of a packed Old Trafford, the Portugal international spoke at length with former teammate Wes Brown on the pitch and he could not hide his excitement.

On his return

"I have great memories since I arrived when I was 18 with you [Wes Brown], Rio [Ferdinand], Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville. It was my dream to play for Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke to former teammate Wes Brown on the Old Trafford pitch

"I learnt a lot, we won the Champions League, we won everything here. To be back again - we have a good past but I am here for a new generation. I am here to win.

"The new players, young lads, they all have potential and I am here to make history.

"I am feeling good, people think I am coming for my heart - blah, blah, blah - I am coming to show that I am still capable to do my best."

On his age

"People before speak about my age but they should, and they know, that I am different. I am different from the rest of the people. I show that all the time, year by year, and this year will be the same.

"I know, 100 per cent, that I will do good with my teammates. The supporters will be on our side, these fans are special. I hope they can push the team when they need it.

"We will be here on the pitch trying our best and trying to win important things. This is what we are looking for.

"This is why I am here, I am not on vacation, winning before was good but I am here to win. I am capable. I am ready to go.

"I think it is a good chance for me, the fans and the club to stay one step ahead. I am ready and I think I will be huge for the next three or four years."

Cristiano Ronaldo signed for United as an 18-year-old, now he is back as a 36-year-old ( Image:

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On his emotions

"It is a good feeling to come back here [at Old Trafford] because I know the people here are different. Since I touched the ground from the airport, I feel the people's emotions.

"That is not just because I am a Manchester player, they have seen me grow up here from an 18-year-old and see my passion and everything so I feel emotional, I have that desire."

On his debut as an 18-year-old

"I was very nervous, I did not expect to play because when I signed for United I thought I would be back in Portugal for one more year.

"But Sir Alex Ferguson said 'no, no, you're going to be in the squad for the game.'

"I was super nervous, I called my fiends and everyone, I really did not expect to come on in the game so I was so nervous.

Cristiano Ronaldo came on for Nicky Butt for his Man Utd debut ( Image:

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"Of course, I will be nervous on Saturday but I am more mature, I am experienced, I will be prepared. I am going to pressure Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] to start in the XI."

On first goal at Old Trafford

"I remember it was in the far corner [from a free kick], I put the ball straight at the net. It was one of those balls where the goalkeeper does not know whether to stay or follow the ball and it just went in.

"My goal was to back it difficult for the goalkeeper and to put one in for my teammates but in my mind I tried to put it towards goal, because of that. So I was happy that was my first goal and where everything started."

On rejoining old teammates

"It made the decision very easy for me. I have played with Ole, Fletch [Darren Fletcher] and Michael Carrick, they know me. They know who I am and how I play.

"So it is great to be part of this era of Manchester United right now with the new players and new generation. I think in our time [to Brown], only Tommy was there. The rest is all new. People I see, things have changed but the mentality has never changed, it is always to win and I am here to help the club make history again and put Manchester United where they deserve to be.

"When I came here at 18, I learnt so much with you and with all the guys. I am here again to make history and give my best and try to win important things - this is why I am here."