08.16.2004:Ronaldo Gets Ready for ManU Season

Cristiano Ronaldo From premierleague.com: Sir Alex Ferguson called the Portugal Under-21 striker 'one of the most exciting young players I've ever seen' on signing him in a £12.24million deal in August 2003. The prodigiously gifted forward, comfortable on either wing or up front, made his name with Sporting Lisbon, before earning a worldwide reputation after some sparkling performances within the Portuguese national set-up. He has been compared to Luis Figo, another ex-Sporting star, and is the first Portuguese player to play for United. Scored his first Premiership goal with a free-kick in the 3-0 win over Portsmouth at Old Trafford in November 2003. Also impressed in Portugal's run to the Euro 2004 final.