The two words 'BACK HOME' were printed in bold capitals across the front page of the Manchester Evening News after Cristiano Ronaldo re-signed for Manchester United in August last year. It was the story of the summer and a fairytale return.
"I'm so happy to be home," Ronaldo admitted in his first interview back at the club. The move suited all parties, but it quickly became apparent after just a few weeks into the season that Ronaldo's return wasn't going to be what he expected.
Although Ronaldo scored twice on his second debut against Newcastle, defeats against BSC Young Boys, West Ham and Aston Villa followed. Ronaldo walked straight off the pitch and down the tunnel after the defeat to Villa at Old Trafford, and he did it again after United drew 1-1 with Everton in the Premier League just one week later.
