Ronaldo to Juventus: 3 different ways Juventus could line up with Cristiano Ronaldo

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Finally, the rumours turned out to be true!

La Liga giant's Real Madrid has announced the departure of their leader Cristiano Ronaldo to the Italian club, Juventus. Neymar is the most expensive signing in the history but this has to be one of the most significant signings of all time.

In his leaving statement, Ronaldo thanked his fans, staff, doctors, managers and said that he is leaving because he wants to find a new challenge after spending "nine unique years" at Santiago Bernabéu.

The love between the Juventus' fans and Ronaldo was viewed when he was applauded by them after he scored a magical strike into the corner net.

After signing the best player in the world, it's clear that the team will play in a formation which can suits Ronaldo the best.

Juventus has a lot of firepower in their team and has been very busy in this transfer window. They have succeeded to sign 7 players whereas their legend, Buffon has left the club to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.

The player who has signed for them includes the young right-back from Portugal Joao Cancelo and Emre Can. The loan deal of Douglas Costa has also been made permanent by the Italian club after a successful season for the Brazilian.

With the presence of a prolific striker, young number 10 and a trickster Right winger, Juventus has the quality to shape one of the most dangerous attacks in the world.

Massimiliano Allegri will be relishing his decision to stay at Juventus, though he will be under a lot of pressure to deliver the Champions League title this season. With Ronaldo in the team, he has to find the best way to take the best out of the star and his other teammates.

With Gonzalo Higuain, Dybala, Douglas Costa and Cuadrado, Juventus has turned into a force to reckon.

As this big transfer takes place, we see the different formation Juventus can play with Ronaldo.

#3 4-2-3-1 (Ronaldo on the left-wi)

Attacking formation!
Attacking formation

Cristiano Ronaldo will play at left-wing which he generally did when Benzema was deployed as a central striker at Real Madrid. He can rotate with Dybala in between the game and play at the front. This formation will be mainly focussing on the attacking aspect of the game. With four attacking players and Pjanic as a playmaker, goals won't find it hard to come.

Szczesny will start in the goal as he replaces Buffon. The defence partnership of Chiellini and Barzagli will protect the goalkeeper.

#2 4-1-2-1-2 (Ronaldo & Higuain as strikers)

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Emre Can was signed by Juventus on a free transfer from Liverpool. He can come into the line up with Matuidi and Pjanic which will help Ronaldo to play as a striker with Higuain. Dybala can be in his favourite number 10 role.

This formation can be used when Allegri wants his team to play through the centre and in a narrow channel.

Alex Sandro and Cancelo can run through the flanks to give the width and the midfield trio can make sure to stop any counter-attacks from the opposing team. The full-backs can launch crosses from the wider position to the heads of Ronaldo or Higuain.

This formation suits Ronaldo as he was used to playing up front with Benzema and Isco just behind them.

#1 4-3-3 (Ronaldo on the left wing)

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My favourite! Though Dybala is dropped, he could still slot at the right-wing in place of Douglas Costa.

The midfield trio of Matuidi, Pjanic and Can offer strong stability in the defence, can make driving runs forward and create chances from the back. Can is a good defensive midfielder and he will form a good partnership with Matuidi.

With two proper full-backs, the defence looks perfect which can take an odd risk to run forward.

With Ronaldo chipping in, Mario Mandžukić could find it hard to make his place in the starting XI. His position at left-wing is grabbed by the best player in the World and the Number nine position is already occupied by Higuain.

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