4 possible reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid.

But as Ronaldo explained it, the time was right for a change. As a former Ballon D’Or winner himself, Zidane had the heft to convince Ronaldo to concentrate on his football until the end of the season.The Frenchman’s surprise exit then removed one of the few who can reason with Perez. There has been no suggestion that new coach Julen Lopetegui has even tried to phone Ronaldo to convince him to stay.Then Juventus emerged as a club who Ronaldo felt had enough status to make leaving not feel like too much of a step down.And Madrid’s ultimate boss facilitated the move by deliberately dropping their asking fee from €1bn to around €100m — making a calculated decision that the club’s all-time record scorer was no longer worth the money, or the hassle.Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers I only have feelings of great gratitude to this club, to the fans and to the city. Gary Neville says Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United to Real Madrid was partly fuelled by the miserable British weather. "Infinite thanks once more to our supporters and thanks also to Spanish football. Your Irish Examiner delivered to your doorSelect your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox© Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. "These have been nine of the most absolutely marvelous years. ANALYST … Once the 2016/17 season had ended with another Champions League victory, Ronaldo’s camp let it be known that he was finished at Madrid, with the revelation of their client facing charges of a €14.7m tax fraud also adding to his discontent.Ronaldo using his post-match interview following last May’s UCL victory over Liverpool to say in the past tense that “it had been nice being a Real Madrid player” was no surprise.His upset at Perez for not matching the significantly higher salaries now earned by Messi at Barcelona and Neymar at Paris Saint Germain was already common knowledge around the Bernabeu.Another big blow in the relationship came at last December’s 2017 Ballon D’Or ceremony.That should have been Ronaldo’s night, as he surpassed Messi by taking a fifth trophy.But Perez changed the headlines by talking about how Neymar could only be recognised as the world’s best individual if he left PSG for the Bernabeu.For his part, Perez feels no players should ever be bigger than the club, especially not Real Madrid.He recalls from his own childhood how predecessor Santiago Bernabeu coldly moved out Alfredo Di Stefano soon after Di Stefano delivered five consecutive European Cups in the 1950s.Throughout 2017/18, Zinedine Zidane played a really important role in keeping the peace. Ronaldo has spent nine glittering seasons with Madrid and … "I have thought a lot and I know that the moment has come for a new cycle. Real Madrid’s statement confirming the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last night made clear at the La Liga giant had “accepted the player’s wish to leave” — but avoided revealing the real reasons why they had decided now was a good time to let the current world’s best player leave.Real Madrid’s statement confirming the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last night made clear at the La Liga giant had “accepted the player’s wish to leave” — but avoided revealing the real reasons why they had decided now was a good time to let the current world’s best player leave.“These years at Real Madrid and in this city of Madrid have been possibly the happiest of my life,” Ronaldo said in an open letter to fans.“However, I believe that the time has come to open a new stage in my life and that is why I have asked the club to accept transferring me.”Juventus revealed in a club statement that they would pay €100m to Madrid over two financial years and “additional costs” of €12m.After nine seasons, 450 goals and a host of trophies including three Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles, as well as individual awards including four Ballons D’Or, Real expressed their gratitude to the Portuguese superstar.“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 on the playing fields during these nine years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an example of dedication, work, responsibility, talent, and improvement.“For Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo will always be one of its great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations.

Thank you to the club, to the President, to the directors, to my teammates, to all the staff, the doctors, the physios and all the incredible people who work there in each of their capacities and who pay tireless attention to every little detail. I can only give thanks to all of them for the love and affection that I have received. Why does Ronaldo want to leave? "Thanks to everyone and, of course, as I said the first time in our stadium nine years ago: ¡ During these nine exciting years, I have come up against great players. "Real Madrid has won my heart and that of my family and it is because of that, now more than ever, I would like to say thank you.