In Pics: Ronaldo, Rooney to Drogba - a look at soccer players who re-joined their former clubs

As Cristiano Ronaldo makes his return to Manchester United, we take a look at some other players who made the move to join back their old clubs.

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United, the club confirmed on August 27. The 36-year-old, who was with Juventus in Serie A for the last three years, had represented Manchester United between 2003 and 2009. Credit: AFP Photo

Andy Carroll - Andy Carroll made a return to Newcastle United in 2019 nearly after eight years. Credit: Reuters Photo

David Luiz - The Brazilian defender, Luiz who won the Champions League, FA Cup and Europa League in his first spell at Chelsea, returned to Chelsea in August 2016. Credit: Reuters Photo

Didier Drogba – Star footballer Didier Drogba returned to Chelsea in 2014, two years after his departure. Credit: Instagram/didierdrogba

Paul Pogba - One of the world’s best midfielders, Pogba returned to Manchester United in 2016 after staying away for nearly four years. Credit: Reuters Photo

Wayne Rooney – Football star Rooney returned to Everton in 2017 after 13 years at Manchester United. Credit: Reuters Photo

Wilfried Zaha – In 2015, Zaha made a permanent return to Selhurst Park post his decent stint at Manchester United. Credit: Instagram/wilfriedzaha