Happy to be back: Cristiano Ronaldo plays 45 minutes in Manchester United friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo played 45 minutes as he made his first Manchester United appearance in 12 weeks during a 1-1 pre-season draw with Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday and later proclaimed: "Happy to be back."

The Portugal forward, who missed the club's pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia for personal reasons, reportedly wants to leave the club he rejoined last year.

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The veteran forward had one clear chance during his 45-minute appearance but drove over the bar after running on to Donny van de Beek's lay-off. - 'Happy to be back' - After the match, Ronaldo posted a photograph of himself playing in the game on his Twitter feed beneath a caption of "Happy to be back."

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