Cristiano Ronaldo undoubtedly has a huge fan following all over the world. There are times that these fans are more loyal to the player and not the club. Thus, when a footballer changes his club, loyalties are shifted. Recently, Ronaldo moved to Juventus after playing for Real Madrid for nine long years.  The star footballer got a very warm welcome at the Italian club.

With a player like Ronaldo’s stature changing the club, it is quite obvious that there would have been a massive shift in the loyalties of the clubs. At least that’s what the picture suggests online. So, a few fans who had a page named after Real Madrid changed the name of their fan club to Juventus after Ronaldo’s exit. Check out the picture below.

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Following Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus, the star footballer thanked his fans at Real Madrid for all the support. In a letter posted by Real Madrid, CR7 said, “The years I’ve spent at Real Madrid and in the city of Madrid have possibly been amongst the happiest of my life. I have only feelings of great thanks towards this club, these fans and this city. I can only but thank all of them for the kindness and affection I’ve been shown. However, I believe that the time has come to embark on a new chapter in my life and that’s why I asked the club to allow me to move on.

This is how I feel and I would ask everyone, in particular, our fans, for their understanding. I’ve had nine absolutely marvellous years here. They’ve been nine unique years. It has been an exciting time, full of success, although they’ve also been tough years because the demands at Real Madrid are extremely high, but I know very well that I’ll never be able to forget how I’ve enjoyed my football here in such a unique way."

I’ve shared the pitch and dressing room with some amazing teammates, I’ve felt the affection of an incredible fan base and together we lifted three successive Champions League crowns and won the competition four times in the space of five years. Real Madrid have captured my heart and those of my family members and for that reason, now more than ever, I want to say thank you: thanks to the club, the president, the club’s directors, my teammates, all of the coaching staff, the doctors, physios and the incredible staff who ensure that everything works as it should and tirelessly take care of every single detail.”

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 25, 2018 08:43 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).