Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Real Madrid, Signs with Italy's Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Spain’s Real Madrid after nine season to head to Italy’s Juventus for a $117 million deal over four years.

“I only have feelings of enormous gratitude for this club, for this fan base and for this city. I can only thank all of them for the love and affection I have received. However, I believe that the time has come to open a new stage in my life and that is why I have asked the club to accept transferring me. I feel that way and I ask everyone, and especially our followers, to please understand me,” Cristiano, 33, wrote to his fans about the huge news that he’s leaving the team (via CNN).

Cristiano joined Real Madrid in 2009 and owns the record as the all=time leaded scorer. He’s also won four championships with the team.