Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid?

Cristiano Ronaldo played for Real Madrid between the years 2009-2018. That said, why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid?

Without a shadow of a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo is the best Real Madrid player of all-time. The Portuguese superstar broke many records in the Spanish capital, which speak for themselves.

Cristiano Ronaldo was an established professional before joining Real Madrid, since he had spent years developing under Sir Alex Ferguson. However, he only improved after taking the leap to Spanish football in 2009.

In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo made the decision to leave Real Madrid, signing for Juventus. To this day, fans still ponder the age-old question - Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid?

Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid?

Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid due to feeling undervalued by club president Florentino Perez.

He spoke to France Football in an exclusive interview in 2018. CR7 was asked about his decision to leave Real Madrid, which he put down to feeling surplus to requirements by Florentino Perez.

In his own words, Cristiano Ronaldo said: "I felt within the club, especially from the president, that I was no longer considered in the same way as I was at the beginning. For the first four or five years, I felt like Cristiano Ronaldo. Less so after."

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous examples of the Galacticos. He was a big-money investment by club president Florentino Perez, so he was understandably placed on a pedestal when he first arrived.

However, Ronaldo did not feel as valued the more that time went on. In 2018, he felt like he was no longer indispensable and that Real Madrid could live without him.

Fans, of course, have their own theories. It is seen as strangely coincidental that Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid at the same time as Zinedine Zidane's initial departure as boss. Ronaldo, though, counteracted these theories.

Ronaldo continued: "My decision to leave was not based on [Zidane] going. That said, it was one of the little details that confirmed to me what I had been thinking about the situation at the club."

In truth, things never looked bitter at Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo, so he probably left at the right time. His legacy is undeniable and he chose to leave a hero, which Real Madrid fans respect him for.

His decision to leave Real Madrid aside. Real Madrid fans love Cristiano Ronaldo and equally so, Cristiano Ronaldo loves Real Madrid. He will also by synonymous with the club.

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