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Edinson Cavani's squad number and why he gave up No.7 for Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United
31.03.2022 - 16:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani was praised by many for allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to take up the number seven jersey upon his arrival last summer.
The Uruguayan has had a tough season riddled with injuries, but was an important part in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team last term. His 17 goals helped United to a second-place Premier League finish and the Europa League final — all while donning the famous number seven jersey. The shirt has been worn by many United greats over the years including George Best, Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
While Cavani may not be at the meteoric heights of the aforementioned club legends, his contributions to the team means he certainly hasn’t done a disservice to the number despite recent injury travails.
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Nevertheless, Cavani had to make way when a United hero returned to Old Trafford in August. As seen with Lionel’s Messi move to PSG, footballers do not always get the number they are most famed with.
Fans are accustomed to seeing the Argentine wear the No.10. However, with Neymar holding the number, Messi had to choose another number — 30 in a reference to the shirt he was given when first breaking into the Barcelona first-team squad.
But upon Cristiano Ronaldo ’s homecoming last summer, negotiations over the acquisition of the No.7 started almost immediately. Cavani began the 2021/22 season with the number but would ultimately agree to change kit number.
Under Premier League rules, once a player has been allocated a number for the season, it cannot be changed. However, league officials sanctioned a special dispensation to allow Cavani to change jerseys and hand Ronaldo his iconic
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