After plenty of speculation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s deal with Juventus, Real Madrid have agreed to their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus.
Today, Real Madrid released a statement on their website thanking Ronaldo for his contributions to the club.
The statement on the website read, ” Real Madrid C. F. communicates that, according to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, he has agreed to transfer him to Juventus F. C.
Today Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the most brilliant times in the history of our club and world football.
Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in the playing fields during these 9 years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an example of dedication, work, responsibility, talent and improvement.
He has also become the top scorer in the history of Real Madrid with 451 goals in 438 games. In total 16 titles, including 4 European Cups, 3 of them consecutive and 4 in the last 5 seasons. On an individual basis, with the Real Madrid jersey he has won 4 Gold Balls, 2 The Best, and 3 Gold Boots, among many other awards.
For Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo will always be one of his great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations.
Real Madrid will always be your home.”
Ronaldo joined Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 at a then world record transfer fee of £80 million. Ronaldo enjoyed some of the finest moments of his career at the Santiago Bernabeu as he helped Los Blancos to two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, four Champions League titles, two Spanish Super Cup titles, two UEFA Super Cup titles and three FIFA Club World Cup titles.
The Portuguese captain won several individual accolades during his 9-year long stay at the club including four Ballon d’Ors.
Ronaldo recently lead Portugal at the FIFA World Cup in Russia where his team was knocked out in the last 16 by eventual quarter-finalists Uruguay. The 33-year old scored four goals throughout the tournament that included a hat-trick against Spain.
With Ronaldo’s departure from the Bernabeu confirmed, let’s see what sort of farewell arrangements do Real Madrid make.
