The End of an Era: Ronaldo’s Emotional Real Madrid Departure
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the heartbreaking truth behind his summer departure from Real Madrid in an explosive interview with France Football. The Portuguese superstar, now shining at Juventus, confessed he left the Spanish giants because he no longer felt valued by club president Florentino Perez after nine historic years.
During his legendary spell at the Bernabeu, Ronaldo:
- Scored a club-record 450 goals
- Won 4 Champions League titles
- Claimed 2 La Liga championships
- Earned 4 Ballon d’Or awards
The Broken Relationship That Forced a Move
Ronaldo‘s comments reveal a startling deterioration in his relationship with Perez: “He only ever looked at me as a business relationship. I know it. What he told me never came from the heart,” the five-time Ballon d’Or winner confessed.
The Mega casino sports analysis team notes this represents a significant shift from Ronaldo’s early Madrid days when he felt truly appreciated: “In the first four or five years there, I had the feeling of being ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’. Less afterwards.”
Why Juventus, Not China?
Dismissing claims his €100m move was financially motivated, Ronaldo explained: “If it had all been about money, I’d have moved to China, where I would have earned five times as much. The difference is that, at Juve, they really wanted me.”
Current Form and Off-Field Challenges
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Ronaldo continues to deliver on the pitch:
- 7 goals in 10 Serie A appearances
- Match-winning brace against Empoli last weekend
- Seamless adaptation to Italian football
However, the rape allegations from 2009 (which Ronaldo vehemently denies) are taking a toll: “The worst is for my mother and my sisters. They are flabbergasted, and livid at the same time. It’s the first time that I’ve seen them in such a state.”
Expert Analysis from Mega casino Sports Team
Football analyst Mark Thompson weighs in: “Ronaldo‘s comments reveal the human side of modern football. Even legends need to feel valued. His Juventus form proves this was never about declining ability – it was about respect.”
As the saga continues to unfold, one thing is clear from this Mega casino exclusive: Ronaldo’s Madrid departure marks the end of one of football’s greatest love stories, and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Turin.