when did ronaldo leave real madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid in July 2018 , when the club announced his move to Juventus on July 10, 2018. That ended his nine-year spell in Madrid.

Quick context

• He joined Real Madrid in 2009.

• His departure was confirmed after the clubs agreed on a transfer fee, and he moved to Juventus that summer.

• Reports at the time linked the exit to a contract dispute and a feeling that he was no longer as valued at the club.

Why it matters

Ronaldo’s exit is remembered as one of the biggest transfer moments in modern football because he left after helping Real Madrid win major titles, including the Champions League.