Cristiano Ronaldo has sent an emotional message to Juventus ahead of his move to Manchester United.
In a farewell message posted, the soccer giant admitted mixed feelings leaving the club, which he described as now “part of his history”.
He said while at the club, he gave in his best but the time had come for him tp move on.
“Today I depart from an amazing club, the biggest in Italy and surely one of the biggest in all of Europe. I gave my heart and soul for Juventus and I’ll always love’` the city of Turin until my final days.”
“The tiffosi bianconeri always respected me and I tried to thank that respect by fighting for them in every game, every season, every competition. In the end, we can all look back and realise that we achieved great things, not all that we wanted, but still, we wrote a pretty beautiful story together.
“I will always be one of you. You are now part of my history, as I feel that I’m part of yours. Italy, Juve, Turin, tiffosi bianconeri, you’ll always be in my heart.”
Earlier on Friday, Manchester reached a deal with Juventus to re-sign Ronaldo.
United reportedly made an offer of € 25million (£ 21.3million) and offered Ronaldo a two-year contract.
Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes had said an agreement for the Portuguese captain’s return to Old Trafford was very close.
In an official statement, United had said: “Manchester United are delighted to confirm that the club have reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to an agreement on personal conditions, visa and medical care.
“Everyone at the club is looking forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester.”
Manchester City were offered the option of signing Ronaldo and considered taking a step, but withdrew from negotiations on Friday.
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