Ronaldo deal sealed

Real Madrid and Manchester United have finalised an agreement for the £80m transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish club with effect from July 1, both clubs have confirmed.

United confirmed earlier this month they had accepted a world-record £80m bid from the Primera Division side.

A statement on Madrid’s website, www.realmadrid.com, this evening read: “Real Madrid and Manchester United have signed a final agreement for the transfer of the rights of Cristiano Ronaldo from July 1.

“The player will be tied to Real Madrid for the next six seasons and will be presented on July 6 at the Santiago Bernabeu.”