A former colleague of Cristiano Ronaldo's has revealed he "felt nothing" when he became the Portuguese superstar's teammate.
Edinson Cavani has once again opened up about his time at Manchester United.
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The Uruguay international joined the Red Devils as a free agent back in October 2020 on a one-year deal that included an option to extend for another season.
The extension clause was triggered the following campaign after he registered 17 goals and assists in his debut season with United.
However, his role in the team was significantly reduced following Ronaldo's arrival ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
Cavani, who now plays for Boca Juniors in Argentina, has revealed his immediate reaction to the news, having also had to relinquish his No. 7 shirt to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, according to the Daily Mirror.
"Knowing a bit about the world of football these days, the first thing I did was call my brother [Walter Fernando Guglielmone, who also acts as his agent] and said: 'Fernando, if this had happened a week ago, I would ask you to find me another club'," the 36-year-old explained.
"But not because I didn't want to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. No. Because I had the opportunity to know him, and he is a great professional, with his targets, and that is perfect for a sportsman.
"But as I know, after years in football, how things work these days. That's why I spoke to my brother.
"It was more about understanding the situation. Not because I couldn't play in my role at Manchester, but because there are many things in football nowadays that are different from how they were with other people, how it was before, years ago.
"And since it happened suddenly, I felt nothing.
"I thought: We'll play, do the best we can."
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Cavani made a total of 59 appearances in the United shirt, contributing 19 goals and seven assists overall.
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