Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled as Real Madrid player at packed Bernabeu OTD 11 years ago

On this day, 11 years ago, Cristia Ronaldo was unveiled as a Real Madrid player in front of 80,000 fans at iconic Santiago Bernabeu. In 2009,  Cristia Ronaldo transfer fee of a reported €94 million (£80 million) from Manchester United to Real Madrid set a new record for most expensive transfer of all time. Despite a number of new arrivals at Real Madrid, Cristia Ronaldo’s triumphant first steps onto Liga st on July 6, 2009, remains a record for a presentation with Portuguese superstar filling up Santiago Bernabeu to bursting point.

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Cristia Ronaldo transfer: Cristia Ronaldo Real Madrid unveiling

Cristia Ronaldo was greeted rapturously by a packed Santiago Bernabeu after it was revealed that star forward would be given jersey number 9, once worn by late Real Madrid great Alfredo di Stefa. A total of 80,000 fans were in attendance for brief ceremony at Bernabeu after lining up outside stadium. Ronaldo's unveiling was reported to be biggest turn-out for a presentation since nearly 75,000 fans greeted Diego Maradona at Napoli after  Argentine left Barcelona in 1984. glamorous ceremony saw Cristia Ronaldo emerge from tunnel onto a lime green carpet as newly-crowned most expensive player made his way to st.

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Cristia Ronaldo Real Madrid career: Cristia Ronaldo transfer from Man United

Cristia Ronaldo signed a six-year contract with Los Blancos and revealed delight at his 'dream coming true' during his speech. Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, one UCL, two League Cups, one FA Cup and one Ballon d'Or at Man United. Cristia Ronaldo Real Madrid career saw winger win two LaLiga titles, four UCL titles, two Spanish Cups, two Spanish Super Cups and four Ballon d'Or awards during his nine-year sojourn in Spanish capital.

Ronaldo left Real Madrid as club's all-time top goalscorer in 2018 when he signed for Juventus. Old Lady splashed a reported €100 million (£88 million) for services of Ronaldo, which is also a record for a player d over 30. Portuguese icon signed a four-year contract with Italian giants and won Serie A title in his first season at Turin. Ronaldo is on course to add ar Serie A title to his garlanded career this season.

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