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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Man Utd go back on Jadon Sancho promise as they eye new No.7 to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United could go back on their promise to Jadon Sancho for the THIRD time as they attempt to find a successor for the club’s historic number seven shirt.

A vast array of the club’s most iconic players including George Best, David Beckham and Eric Cantona have donned the shirt during their careers. The latest occupant was Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo - the second time he has worn the number during his two spells at Old Trafford.

He left under a cloud back in December with the remainder of his contract being cancelled. Ronaldo then moved to Saudi outfit Al-Nassr, where he was invariably given the number seven shirt once more.

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