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Arsene Wenger outlines just how close Cristiano Ronaldo was to joining Arsenal

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. [Internet]

Arsene Wenger has revealed how close he came to signing Cristiano Ronaldo - and says he still trembles at the thought of what he and Thierry Henry could have achieved together at Arsenal.

Ronaldo has become a global superstar since joining Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, going on to star for Real MadridJuventus and Portugal.

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