Cristiano
Ronaldo declared himself the new Special One of football as he vowed to go on
and on at the very highest level after sealing a £100m transfer to Juventus.
Ronaldo, the
five-time Ballon d'Or winner, leaves Real Madrid after a nine-year spell with
the Spanish giants, in which he scored 451 goals and won four Champions League
titles. Including his vast wages, Juventus' investment in Ronaldo may reach up
to £300m over the duration of his four-year contract in Italy, which will take
the Portuguese forward through to the age of 37.
The captain
of Portugal's national team also pledged to carry on representing his country,
leaving open the possibility of helping his nation defend thei
Ronaldo, 33,
said: 'I am not sad to leave Real Madrid. I am here because I want a challenge.
Players around my age are going to other countries like China. For this season
I am so grateful for the option that Juventus gave me.
'I will try
and show I am a top player. I will work hard. You all know my statistics. I'm
ambitious. I don't want to be in a comfort zone. After Manchester United and
Real Madrid, I'd now like to leave my mark on the history of Juventus. It was
difficult in Manchester United and Real Madrid to win the Ballon d'Or but I
want to be the best. Who knows? Maybe I can do it again if everything goes
well.'
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