Real Madrid and Juventus have agreed a fee for striker Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the Italian club after almost a decade in the Spanish capital.
Juventus will reportedly pay in excess of $100 million for the 33-year-old Portugal striker, with the news being confirmed on Tuesday after intense speculation surrounding the transfer.
Ronaldo is signing a four-year deal with the Serie A team and will earn a reported $35 million a year.
Ronaldo had been at Real since 2009, and became the clubs all-time top scorer on 451 goals in a spell which saw him win the Champions League four times with the Spanish club, among numerous other titles.
Real Madrid issued a statement on the move, thanking Ronaldo for his years of service and listing the many awards and accolades the team and player had achieved together.
“Real Madrid CF communicates that, in response to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, he has agreed to transfer to Juventus FC." the statement read.
“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 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, 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.”
The transfer confirms intense speculation that the Portuguese star would move from the Bernabeu, with the player enduring issues off the pitch with the Spanish tax authorities.
He is reported to have reached an agreement in June to accept an €18.8 billion fine and suspended jail term over allegations of tax fraud.
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Real Madrid and Juventus have agreed a fee for striker Cristiano Ronaldo to move to the Italian club after almost a decade in the Spanish capital.
Juventus will reportedly pay in excess of $100 million for the 33-year-old Portugal striker, with the news being confirmed on Tuesday after intense speculation surrounding the transfer.
Ronaldo is signing a four-year deal with the Serie A team and will earn a reported $35 million a year.
Ronaldo had been at Real since 2009, and became the clubs all-time top scorer on 451 goals in a spell which saw him win the Champions League four times with the Spanish club, among numerous other titles.
Real Madrid issued a statement on the move, thanking Ronaldo for his years of service and listing the many awards and accolades the team and player had achieved together.
“Real Madrid CF communicates that, in response to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, he has agreed to transfer to Juventus FC." the statement read.
“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 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, 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.”
The transfer confirms intense speculation that the Portuguese star would move from the Bernabeu, with the player enduring issues off the pitch with the Spanish tax authorities.
He is reported to have reached an agreement in June to accept an €18.8 billion fine and suspended jail term over allegations of tax fraud.
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