Ronaldo caps ‘dream year’ after extension at Real
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LIFE in Madrid certainly seems to agree with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portugal forward signed a five-year contract extension with Real Madrid yesterday, capping an exceptional year after triumphs with his club in the UEFA Champions League and with his national team in the European Championship.
“This is the best moment in my life,” Ronaldo said. “After winning the Champions with Real, the Euro with Portugal and now having my contract extended, it’s a dream year. This is too special. Life is good, I’m telling you.”
Wearing jeans, a black jacket and glasses, Ronaldo signed the new five-year contract alongside club president Florentino Perez, then was given a Real jersey with the No. 2021 on the back.
The deal keeps Ronaldo tied to Real until June 2021, when he will be 36 years old. His previous contract would have ended in 2018. “It’s not my last contract, let’s make it clear,” he said with a smile.
The three-time world player of the year is Real’s all-time leading scorer with 372 goals in 360 matches. He has scored more than 50 goals in the last six seasons and is two short of becoming the first player to score 100 goals in European competitions. Ronaldo led Real to two UCL titles and to a Spanish league title, among other trophies.
Ronaldo, 31, arrived in Madrid from Manchester United in 2009. He will have played 12 seasons with Real if he stays through the end of the new contract.
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