Ronaldo Makes Return to Man Utd

How has this new signing impacted the odds?

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo is heading back to the Premier League having completed a sensational return to Manchester United. The 36-year-old looked set to sign for rivals, Manchester City but a dramatic few hours and one phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson saw the prodigal son return home. Inevitably, signing one of the world’s best footballers has had a major impact on the Premier League’s outright betting markets. Using odds from our betting partners at BoyleSports below you can find all the latest prices on a series of markets.

Premier League winners

At 11/2, Manchester United are still fourth in the outright free bets betting market but that price has shortened considerably from the 8/1 on offer prior to re-signing Ronaldo.

Manchester City may have missed out on the signings of both Ronaldo and Harry Kane but the manner of last season’s title win mean they retain their position at the top of this particular market. Pep Guardiola’s City are 5/4 favourites ahead of Chelsea (11/4) and Liverpool (4/1).

Golden Boot odds

If there is one thing you’re guaranteed with Ronaldo it is goals. Manchester United’s new signing boasts a superhuman scoring record since leaving Old Trafford in 2009. Ronaldo fired an astonishing 450 goals in 438 matches for Real Madrid and a further 101 goals in 134 appearances for Juventus. The Portuguese superstar has also amassed a stunning 109 international goals so far.

During his first spell in England, Ronaldo found the back of the net 84 times in the Premier League and won the 2007/08 Golden Boot. BoyleSports are currently offering 5/1 on a second Golden Boot for Manchester United’s newest recruit. There’s a former Red Devil at the head of this market with Romelu Lukaku (5/2) edging out Mohamed Salah (4/1) and Harry Kane (5/1).

PFA Player of the Year 

Expectant Manchester United fans will be hoping for the kind of immediate impact seen at Old Trafford when signing Eric Cantona and Robin van Persie. Ronaldo is already a two-time PFA Player of the Year winner and could become the first player to win the award three times.

Ronaldo has been immediately installed as the bookies’ 6/1 favourite ahead of last season’s winner, Kevin de Bruyne (8/1). Ronaldo’s Manchester United teammate, Bruno Fernandes is next at 9/1 whilst Kane (10/1), Lukaku, Jack Grealish (both 11/1) and Salah (14/1) are all strong candidates for the award.