Top 5 big name transfers so far this summer

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid to Juventus)

Real Madrid CF v FC Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League — Ronaldo's transfer has dominated the summer

Nothing is impossible in football - that is what Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has shown us this summer. It started like drama, but it ended up becoming a reality. The Real Madrid legend has finally departed the Spanish giants, completing a famous £88 million switch to join Italian heavyweights, Juventus in the Seria A.

That move has been the biggest deal of the summer, and perhaps, the biggest one in the last decade. The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner will link up with other top superstars at the Allianz stadium including the likes of Paulo Dybala, Mario Mandzukic, Douglas Costa, Blaise Matuidi and Giorgio Chiellini in their bid to win the UEFA Champions League for the Old Ladies.

After conquering both the English Premier League and the La Liga, Ronaldo is on a mission to prove his incredible abilities in the Italian league as well. The 33-year-old never tires of new challenges and that has played a huge role in his decision to swap Real Madrid for Juventus this summer.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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