5 things you probably did not know about Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo was a record signing even at the age of 18

#3 Ronaldo was a world record signing for a player of 18

In 2003, Ronaldo played against Manchester United and impressed Sir Alex Ferguson and the entire Manchester United team. It is said that the players convinced Ferguson to move for Ronaldo. That is exactly what happened as Ronaldo was then purchased by Manchester United for £12 million. That was actually a record signing for an 18 year old.

Everyone is aware of Ronaldo being bought for £80 Million by Real Madrid, a world record fee at the time, but not too many people are aware that he cost so much at the age of 18.