Ronaldo has joined Juventus from Real Madrid. Picture: Real Madrid
It is official, CR7 is now a Juventus player. Los Blancos confirmed that the super star and adept Cristiano Ronaldo will join Serie A champions Juventus.
The Portuguese international superstar joined Real Madrid from the Red Devils, Manchester United in 2009 for a whooping world-record fee of 80 million pounds.
Manchester United reportedly rejected an opportunity to re-sign CR7 this summer prior to him penning a four –year deal with The Old Lady for what is believed to be worth a whooping and staggering 105 million pounds which the two clubs have consented upon.
The 33 year old professional footballer is often regarded and appraised as the best player globally and widely is considered as one of the greatest of all time. CR7 will pocket 30 million euros a year with the Italian giants.
The Portugal superstar’s move to Juventus has taken everyone by surprise. During his nine year stay at the Bernabeu, he had monumental achievements. He won the Champions League four times, La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey two times and three World Club Cups.
According to Sam Pilger, a journalist who made the revealing tweet on social media:
#MUFC were offered the chance to make a bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, but declined it and decided to spend their funds elsewhere this summer.
The statement from the club read:
Real Madrid CF communicates that, in response to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, has agreed to transfer to Juventus FC.
Today, Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proven to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest 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 and 3 Golden Boots among many other awards.
‘For Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo will always be one of its great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations.
Real will always be his home.’