Even though the move had been highly anticipated for some time now, when it was finally confirmed, it quite shook many people especially fans of Real Madrid who have gotten used to seeing Ronaldo as their hero.
Following the confirmation of the departure, Ronaldo's teammate at Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos took some time to react on social media.
Ramos penned a heartwarming message on his Instagram page, highlighting the successes of Ronaldo and wishing him well in the future. Below are his words:
"Cristiano, your goals, your numbers and everything we've won together speak for themselves.
"You've earned a special place in the history of #RealMadrid. As Madridistas we'll remember you always. It's been a pleasure to play alongside you, bicho.
"Big hug and good luck...!"