JAMIE CARRAGHER has revealed Liverpool thought they had Cristiano Ronaldo hours before he joined Manchester United 21 years ago.
The Portuguese was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson for £12million at the age of 18 in August 2003.
Jamie Carragher faced Cristiano Ronaldo on several occasions2005 Getty Images Carragher understands Liverpool were close to securing Ronaldo’s signatureSky SportsHe would go on to become one of the club’s all-time great players, winning three Premier League titles...