When the world was busy watching the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo took off to his new club Juventus after his holiday in Greece. The former Real Madrid player flew to Juventus, where he was greeted by hundreds of fans and a few members of the club. Ronaldo even obliged the fans with autographs and selfies.

The official account of Juventus shared the video and pictures of Ronaldo’s arrival on their social media handles. Medical tests for Ronaldo have already begun and it is quite likely that CR7 forward might play his first match soon.

Here’s another video.

Here are a few pictures.

Right after his departure from Real Madrid, Ronaldo posted an emotional letter to his fans. He thanked them as he wrote, “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.”

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