Cristiano Ronaldo may have left Real Madrid in 2018, but his love for the Spanish club remains untouched. On Wednesday, the Portuguese superstar took to social media to wish Los Blancos a happy birthday.
âCongratulations for these 122 years of history, Madridista family! Hala Madrid!,â Ronaldo wrote on Instagram in honor of the Merenguesâ 122nd anniversary along with a picture of himself after the 2018 UEFA Champions League final.
Even though he didnât get a message from Real Madridâs social media team for his birthday last month, the 39-year-old has nothing but great memories from his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It makes sense, since it was in the Spanish capital where Ronaldo won most of the biggest awards in his career, including multiple Champions League titles and Ballon dâOr honors.
Besides, Cristiano made history at the club by becoming Real Madridâs all-time top goalscorer with an astonishing 450 goals in just 438 appearances. In nine years together, they celebrated four Champions Leagues, two LaLigas, as well as two Copa del Rey trophies, two UEFA Super Cups and three Club World Cups.
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While Ronaldoâs message shows that his bond with Madrid is unbreakable, the club also had a great gesture with the striker last year. In December 2022, it opened the doors of its facilities in the Valdebebas sporting center lo let Cristiano stay in shape as he looked for a new team.
Many expected that to be a sign that Ronaldo would have a second stint with Real Madrid, but he ended up making a shocking move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. Either way, the Spanish side never seemed to be interested in a reunion.
âThe rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo coming back to Madrid are just rumors from his entourage. Thereâs nothing,â said Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in April 2021 as Ronaldo was heading into his final months at Juventus.
A few months later, manager Carlo Ancelotti also denied considering bringing back Ronaldo. âCristiano Ronaldo is a Real Madrid legend and I really respect him. But Iâve never asked or planned to sign Cristiano this summer. Weâre looking forward,â Carletto said in August 2021.
