Ronaldo set to feature against Magpies, says Ole

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed returning star Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second Manchester United debut in today’s Old Trafford homecoming against Newcastle United.

The 36-year-old headed back to the club he shone for during six medal-laden seasons on deadline day, signing a two-year contract with the option of a further season.

Ronaldo, right, has been training with the club already and will feature when Newcastle arrive at a bouncing Old Trafford in the eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter.

“He’s been having a good preseason with Juventus, he’s played for the national team, he’s had a good week with us here,” the Red Devils boss said. “He will be on the pitch at some point, that’s for sure.”

Asked about Ronaldo’s first few days back at the club, Solskjaer said: “Yeah, he’s been good. Of course we’ve followed his career from afar since he left and I think everyone’s very, very happy to have him back.

“He can speak for himself, but he seems like he’s happy to be back. The mood’s been very good, he’s worked well and we’re looking forward to it.”

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Ronaldo has been the talk of football since news of their swoop emerged a fortnight ago and Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is in little doubt as to what he will bring to the mix.

He said: “(Ronaldo) and (Lionel) Messi have dominated that stage now for the last 15 years, is it?

“He’s been quite a remarkable player, how he’s looked after himself. The goals he’s scored at every club he’s played for is quite remarkable.

“That, quite rightly in my opinion, makes him the best player in the world. It’s a terrific signing by Manchester United.”