Ronaldo reaps Real reward
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during a ceremony for his contract renewal at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, November 7, 2016. [Photo/Agencies] |
"The numbers are impressive. I certainly never expected to make history at the best club in the world," the Portugal captain told a media conference.
"This new contract is a dream come true ... but it is my penultimate contract.
"I want to end my career at Real. This is the club that is in my heart and I will always be linked to it."
As well as picking up two of his three Ballon d'Or titles as a Madrid player, Ronaldo has won two Champions Leagues, one La Liga title and two Spanish Cups.
"There will be a before and after Cristiano Ronaldo," said Madrid president Florentino Perez.
"His trajectory is marking an era. He is the great icon of the club, a symbol of the best club in the world."However, Ronaldo avoided guaranteeing he will retire as a Madrid player.
"I am very happy to finalize this dream of extending my contract. I want to continue making history for the best club in the world," he said.
"We will see what the future brings; you never know.
"I want to continue to give my best. To continue to make history, win titles and score goals."
Ronaldo is targeting 500 goals for Real.
