Ronaldo sent shockwaves across the globe with his shocking departure from Real Madrid
It is the biggest transfer of the decade, not in terms of fees or hype, but in terms of value. Real Madrid legend, Cristiano Ronaldo officially departed the Santiago Bernabeu while the World Cup was going on, signing a 4-year contract with Seria A giants, Juventus.
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Constant tax issues, a perceived breakdown of relationship with Florentino Perez and the quest to take on a new challenge are believed to be the factors behind the attacker's decision to end his 9-year stay at the Spanish capital. Although he has left the club, Ronaldo will always be remembered as one of the greatest players to ever represent the Los Blancos.
The Portuguese landed in Turin yesterday in order to complete his medical. According to the reports, the winger has passed his medical with the Italian side and is already looking forward to proving his worth in the Seria A.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.