C ristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his nine-year association is set to end after agreeing a move to Juventus. During nearly a decade at Santiago Bernabeu, Ronaldo won 15 trophies including the Champions League four times and La Liga twice. He leaves with a staggering scoring record of 450 goals in 438 games. Ronaldo has penned an open letter to Real Madrid fans explaining his decision. Here is the statement in full: AFP/Getty Images "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. AFP/Getty Images "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 Golden Balls and 3 Golden 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. AFP/Getty Images "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.<doc-sep>Cristiano Ronaldo announced he would be leaving Real Madrid to join Juventus on Tuesday afternoon after nine trophy-laden seasons at the European champions. The Portuguese superstar, who arrived at the Bernabéu for a world record fee in 2009, moved to the Italian champions for a reported fee of 105 million euros after breaking Real Madrid's scoring record and landing four Ballons d'Or and four Champions League titles during his Bernabéu career. Full screen PAUL ELLIS (AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell letter to Real Madrid These years at Real Madrid, and in the city of Madrid, have been probably the happiest of my life. I only have feelings of enormous gratitude for this club, for these fans and for this city. I can only thank them all for the love and affection they have given me. However, I believe the time has come to embark on a new stage in my life and for this reason I have I asked the club to allow me to leave. I apologise for this and ask everybody, and especially the club’s fans, to please understand me. These have been nine wonderful years, nine unique years. It has been a thrilling time for me, although it has also been hard because of the huge demands of Real Madrid, but I am fully aware that I will never forget that I have enjoyed playing football here in a completely unique way. I have had fabulous teammates in the dressing room and on the pitch, I have felt the passion of an incredible set of fans and together we have won three consecutive Champions Leagues and four in five years. And as well as that, at an individual level, I have the satisfaction of having won four Ballons d’Or and three Golden Boots. All of this has been achieved during my career at this huge and extraordinary club. Real Madrid has won a place in my heart and in the hearts of my family, and for that I want more than ever to say thank you: thank you to the club, to the president, to the board, to my teammates, to all the coaches, physios and amazing employees that make everything work and who are tirelessly attentive to every detail. My infinite thanks again to our fans and also to Spanish football. During these nine years I have played against some of the greatest players in the world. I also send my respect and recognition to them. I have spent a long time reflecting and I have decided that the time has come for a new stage in my life. I am leaving but this shirt, this crest and the Santiago Bernabéu will continue to feel a part of me wherever I may be. Thank you to everyone and of course, as I said on that first occasion in our stadium nine years ago: “Hala Madrid!”<doc-sep>Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly preparing a farewell message for the Los Blancos, with a move to Juventus imminent.Ronaldo is said to be set to move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and with Juventus already in talks with him , he is interested in making to the bianconeri.Tuttosport say that Ronaldo is already preparing a farewell message, with his Los Blancos rein of the essence.It is said that the farewell message will be a video, whereas Florentino Perez wants him to announce the exit in a press conference.Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes are against the idea and it could be a video message.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)<doc-sep>
Cristiano Ronaldo pens farewell letter to Real Madrid Transfer Market - Real Madrid "These nine years have been wonderful" Having joined Juventus on a 105 million euro deal, Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his time at Real Madrid with a farewell letter. The wealth of goals, trophies and memorable moments accumulated by the winger will live long in the memory of every Blancos fans, and indeed the man himself. Full farewell letter from Cristiano Ronaldo: These years at 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 the fans 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 this transfer. I feel that way and I ask everyone, and especially our fans, to please understand me. They have been absolutely wonderful for nine years. These nine years have been unique. It has been an exciting time for me, full of consideration but they have also been hard because Real Madrid have very high demands, but I know very well that I will never forget that I have enjoyed my football here in a unique way. I have had fabulous teammates on the pitch and in the dressing room, I have felt the warmth of an incredible crowd and together we have won three Champions Leagues in a row and four in five years. And also, on an individual level, I have the satisfaction of having won 4 Ballon d'Ors and 3 Golden Boots. All during my time in this immense and extraordinary club. Real Madrid have 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 coaches, doctors, physios and incredible staff that make everything work and that are on top of every detail tirelessly. Thank you infinitely once more to our fans and thanks also to Spanish football. During these nine exciting years I have had great players in front of me. My respect and my recognition to 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 badge and the Santiago Bernabeu 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 nine years ago: Hala Madrid!