Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Manchester United Receive Real Madrid's £80m Fee For Cristiano Ronaldo

The widely expected transfer has been made official, as the Premier League champions receive the full unconditional transfer fee.
1 Jul 2009 10:12:45
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, from 2003. (Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport)
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, from 2003. (Neal Simpson/EMPICS Sport)
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The agreed £80 million transfer fee negotiated between Manchester United and Real Madrid for prized asset Cristiano Ronaldo has, according to the club's official website, been paid, rendering the Portuguese international's Bernabeu switch complete.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praised the influence and contributions of Ronaldo, and said, “Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world.

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