Even by his standards it has been an eventful summer for Cristiano Ronaldo.
A man used to hitting the headlines, the Portuguese has seen last year's return 'home' to Manchester United turn sour amid the club's drop in standards and form, as well as his own apparent disconnect with a club he was ecstatic at rejoining less than a year ago.
"Manchester United is a club that has always had a special place in my heart, and I have been overwhelmed by all the messages I have received," said Ronaldo on his return.