Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most expensive footballer in the world after joining Real Madrid from Manchester United for £80million. Ronaldo will join up with Brazilian playmaker Kaka in the Real midfield next season, whom he replaced as the most expensive player on the planet, the Brazilian costing Real £56million earlier in the summer.
The deal was agreed in principle weeks ago, but now all the details have been finalised and Ronaldo will be plying his trade in La Liga next season. The World Player of the Year has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital for the last three summers and has finally completed the long awaited move. Manchester United have already started spending some of that fee by signing Wigan winger Antonio Valencia for £16million on Tuesday evening.
His former manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the clubs official website “Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world.
“His contribution has been a major factor in the club’s success in that time and his talent, his ability to entertain and his infectious personality have enthralled fans the world over.
“Everyone here wishes him well in his future career.”
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