Juventus sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid
Real Madrid have announced that the transfer of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus has been agreed.
The Spanish club stated that the move is "in response to the will and request expressed" by Ronaldo, who has spent the past nine years at the Bernabeu.
The fee paid by the Serie A champions is reported to be around 105million euros (£92.7million) for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
A Real Madrid statement read: "Real Madrid CF communicates that, in response to the will and request expressed by the player Cristiano Ronaldo, he has agreed to transfer to Juventus FC.
"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."
Ronaldo, 33, joined Real from Manchester United in 2009 for a then-world record fee of £80million.
He has since averaged over a goal a game in scoring 451 times for Real and is the club's record marksman.
Ronaldo has won the Champions League four times at Real, as well as three FIFA Club World Cups, two LaLiga titles and two Copa del Rey crowns.
The statement added: "Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved in 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 his great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations. Real Madrid will always be your home."
In an open letter to the Real Madrid fans Ronaldo said: "These years in Real Madrid, and in this city of Madrid, have been possibly the happiest of my life.
"I only have feelings of enormous gratitude for this club, for this hobby and for this city. I can only thank all of them for the love and affection I have received.
"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. I feel that way and I ask everyone, and especially our followers, to please understand me.
"They have been absolutely wonderful for 9 years. They have been 9 unique years. It has been an exciting time for me, full of consideration but also hard because Real Madrid is of a very high demand, but I know very well that I will never forget that I have enjoyed football here in a unique way.
"I have had fabulous teammates in the field and in the dressing room, I have felt the warmth of an incredible crowd and together we have won 3 Champions in a row and 4 Champions in 5 years. And with them also, on an individual level, I have the satisfaction of having won 4 Gold Balls and 3 Gold Boots. All during my time in this immense and extraordinary club.
"Real Madrid has conquered my heart, and that of my family, and that is why more than ever I want to say thank you: thanks to the club, the President, the directors, my colleagues, all the technicians, doctors, physios and incredible workers that make everything work and that are pending every detail tirelessly.
"Thank you infinitely once more to our fans and thanks also to Spanish Football. During these 9 exciting years I have had great players in front of me. My respect and my recognition for all of them.
"I have reflected a lot and I know that the time has come for a new cycle. I'm leaving but this shirt, this shield and the Santiago Bernabéu will continue to always feel as my own wherever I am.
"Thanks to all and, of course, as I said that first time in our stadium 9 years ago: Hala Madrid!