Cristiano Ronaldo "presents" to Juve: "Many have finished at 33. I do not know" | international football

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It was then asked if the night of the goal of the bicycle in the Champions League, when he ended up being applauded by several fans of Juve, was when he really chose his future.

– That night it was not head to play in a club of this size, never crossed the mind. But thanks to the president and Juventus for having bet on me. It's a way to see how old is not so important. If you are good physically and mentally, it is not a factor. And it was not, the transfer and the numbers make me proud. Being at this level is a motivation. If no one can do it, I can. I am different from everyone. At the age of 33 or 34 years, many are over, and I do not do it . It makes me happy, it shows me that I am different from others. I want the club to bet on me, no matter if I'm 23 years old. Oh, no, sorry, it's 33 (laughs) – said CR7, of a contract signed for four seasons, when he will be 37 years old.

The collection took place in the room "Gianni & Umberto Agnelli", open only for very special occasions. There were about 200 journalists from different countries – not a word was provided in real time in four languages ​​(Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese), as in the World Cup, for example.

Shirt 7 is now back on vacation in Greece and is expected to join the cast of the old lady at the end of the month, during the pre-season in the United States. There is an important curiosity: the Old Lady closes her turn against Real Madrid on August 4 in Landover. But he made it clear that he should be ready to play only on the 12th day in a friendly match against Italy (Serie A will start only the following weekend, and the Super Cup against Milan will be played in January).

– I had the opportunity to meet my trainer, my facilities, everything. The exams were all good. And I'm going to start training on the 30th, and obviously I want to start the league, the first game on the 12th.

Juventus is a consecutive A series (an all-time record) and since 1996 has not won from Liga dos Champions, having been runner-up twice in the last four years. What would "Mr. Champions" say about the pressure to repeat the success with the old club?

– I know that the Champions League is a trophy that all teams want to win. As my president said, this is not an option, but one of the club's priorities. Let's fight for all the trophies and see what happens. We must be quiet, play our football. The Champions League is a very difficult competition to win. I hope to help. Juve played two finals, not won because the finals are unknown. Let things flow naturally and see what luck will give us.

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It was easy. It was an easy decision. See the power that Juventus has. As I have said many times, it is one of the best teams in the world. It's a decision that comes from time to time. Nearby comrades said it was a club that he should have played since his childhood. It was an easy decision. Obviously, it was an important step in the career, the best Italian club, with great players, coach, president. It was an easy decision.

I like to think about the present. It's spectacular, I like to play football. My step in football started young. I like the challenges, that's what happened at Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid and now at Juventus. It was a dream career, which I would never have imagined to have, to win what I won. I am prepared, very prepared. Things will be fine because they ran in other clubs. I am confident that things will be fine.

Sad exit Real Madrid?

Nothing sad. I come to a big club challenge. There have been proposals from other countries, from Qatar and China, with all due respect. I come to a great club, I am very happy, grateful to Juventus for giving me the opportunity to continue my brilliant career. I have never turned my back on my country every time I have had the opportunity to help my country. I will continue to have a great stage here and also in the national team.

Another great club in the curriculum

As I have already said, I had a brilliant history at Real Madrid. A club that has helped me, but it's a new step in my life. I thank all the fans, but I will devote myself to this new stage. I am very happy, very motivated, I can not wait to start playing. I want to show the Italians that I am a top player. I will prepare myself a lot. I do not think I have to show anything to anyone. I am ambitious and love to take on new challenges, not to stay in the comfort zone. After what I did for United and Real, I want to leave a mark in the history of Juventus. I am never satisfied, I hope everything works in the best way. And having a little luck, it helps, but we must also run after her.

I know it is a difficult league, very tactical, but I like to try other things. I know it will be difficult, but my career has never been easy. I have never had anything sitting at home or under a banana tree. I hope things can go well, have a little luck. I'm confident in football, at Juventus, my companions. I'll do my best. I know it's a tough challenge, but I'll be ready.

I know that the Champions League is a trophy that all teams want to win. As my president said, this is not an option, but one of the club's priorities. Let's fight for all the trophies and see what happens. We must be quiet, play our football. The Champions League is a very difficult competition to win. I hope to help. Juve played two finals, not won because the finals are unknown. Let things flow naturally and see what luck will give us.

It was a beautiful, special, spectacular moment. Being greeted in this way is always very good, it motivates me to start well in my team. I want to thank you for the way you've received me, I will try to give the answer on the ground. That's what I know and I will try to do. Thanks to the one who was at the airport, at the stadium, at CT. Thank you very much, "grazie mille".

He decided to play for Juve in the night of applause (purpose of the bicycle)?

That night, he did not have to play in a club of this size, had never crossed his mind. But thanks to the president and Juventus for having bet on me. It's a way to see how old is not so important. If you are good physically and mentally, it is not a factor. And it was not, the transfer and the numbers make me proud. Being at this level is a motivation. If no one can do it, I can. I am different from everyone. At 33 or 34 they are finished, and I do not do it. It makes me happy, it shows me that I am different from others. I want the club to bet on me, no matter if I'm 23 years old. Oh, no, sorry, it's 33 (laughs).

Juventus the only one interested?

Yes (that was the only proposal) (laughs).

I had the opportunity to meet my coach, my facilities, everything. The exams were all good. And I'm going to start training on the 30th, and obviously I want to start the league, the first game on the 12th.

I think Sporting has a lot of affection, but I can not m> 39. to dismiss the question. What I want is to triumph at Juventus, I did not come to Turin for a vacation. I want to shine, leave my mark here. I will try to surprise you once more. I will be prepared and I am sure things will be fine.

This is no longer an option at the Golden Ball. I was thinking of winning one, but not two or three, let alone five. Not an option, honestly. My ambition is always to win, to be the best, but you never know. I can have an option. If things are going well, why not? But that does not make me sleepy. Things happen naturally. It was hard to win at United at Real Madrid and it's here. But you never know.

What can Juventus give to Cristiano?

Juventus gave me an excellent opportunity. I am grateful to have enjoyed my football, myself. I will never say that it was a step back, always ahead. It's not a coincidence that Juventus have won the last seven championships. It's a step forward in my career. I hope to give the answer to the inside of the field, to do my best. Conquer things together. I have a higher level and also helps Juventus to have a higher level.

How do you feel by being an example for everyone?

This is a super interesting challenge in my life. I always like to be an example on and off the field, with my performance, my training, helping the younger ones. I will do the same in this respect, I will not change. It will be a beautiful moment in my career. I have signed for four seasons, I hope to give cheers to the fans. And help the team to put things together.

Ancelotti as an opponent

I did not talk to him, he's a person that I have a lot of gratitude, I liked working with him. When we meet, I hope to win. It will always be a person I will keep in my heart because it has helped me a lot as a coach.

I do not have any rivalry with the players, I've never had one. It has never been an ethics of life to compare myself to others. Let's try to beat the other teams, let's try to win the matches. This is my big challenge during the league. It was a nice challenge with Messi. I think you like it all, and it was interesting. But I did not see it as a rivalry, everyone defended its colors. As here everyone will defend his colors, and in the end we will see the best.

He faced Benatia in the World Cup and now he will be a companion

He gave me a few small porras (laughs). This is a great defender, he has hit me a lot, but he is part of it. And it will be interesting to play against him (Benatia).