Cristiano Ronaldo was officially unveiled as a Juventus player at a glamorous event in Turin on Monday afternoon.
The 33-year-old star’s $117 million signing by the Serie A champions from Real Madrid sent shock waves across the footballing world.
See video of Cristiano Ronaldo landing in Turin:
He's here! 🛬 Watch @Cristiano's first moments in Turin! #CR7JUVE pic.twitter.com/mQxauQ9pDn
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Speaking to the media at the official unveiling, Ronaldo said he could have made a big-money move to China or Qatar like other big stars of his age but decided against it.
The five-time FIFA Ballon D’Or winner said that by signing for Juventus he wanted to show himself to be “different” from the others.
And Cristiano Ronaldo met his new teammates:
Time for @Cristiano to meet his new teammates! 😀🤝#CR7DAY pic.twitter.com/BCMCZen2aO
— JuventusFC (#Stron9er 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆) (@juventusfcen) July 16, 2018
He said, “I’m different from other players who think their careers are over when they’re my age.
“I want to show that I’m not like the others, I’m different.
“Players of my age go to China or Qatar so coming to such an important club at this stage in my career makes me very happy.”
And Cristiano Ronaldo met Juventus fans too:
🔴 LIVE from J|Medical:@Cristiano meets the fans ⚪⚫️📸✍️#CR7DAY #CR7JUVE pic.twitter.com/d1O3mTMTl8
— JuventusFC (#Stron9er 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆) (@juventusfcen) July 16, 2018
The Portugal captain said he would help the club to push for the UEFA Champions League title, which they last won in 1996.
He also said he would help Juventus maintain success in the domestic titles they have dominated in for a while.
“We’re going to fight for not just Champions League, but also Serie A and the others trophies,” he said.
“I need to work hard because the Champions League is not easily won. I hope I can help.”
Cristiano Ronaldo signed a four-year deal worth a reported 30 million euros a season.