Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United has disclosed how the Red Devils beat Manchester City to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo was looking to get to Pep Guardiola before United took up a sensational day trip to ensure the ex-Star of Juventus and Real Madrid sign for the club.

Ferguson also underlined the many parties involved in bringing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner back into the club after 12 years.

Remember that for the personal ‘second’ United debut Saturday, Ronaldo twice struck victory over Newcastle United.

“I couldn’t imagine him playing for Manchester City – I don’t think anybody could,” Ferguson told Viaplay.

“That’s why we made steps to ensure that he came here. The club then followed him well, I spoke to the Glazers, and then it was done. A lot of people played their part,” said the legendary Scot.

“I contributed a bit, but really Cristiano really wanted to come here, that was important – it worked very well.