El Fenomeno headed Madrid’s strikeforce between 2002 and 2007, scoring 83 goals in 127 games.
As reported in AS, Ronaldo said it would be ‘a thrill’ to step onto the Bernabeu turf as the guest of honor this evening.
He said, “Florentino asked me if I would receive this honor and I gladly accepted. I spent five very happy years (here) and Madrid was the team for which I scored most goals in my career (104).”
The 34-year-old recalled successful times at the Bernabeu and when asked about his favorite moments at Madrid he said: “I have great memories; Sundays at the Bernabeu, the fans, La Ligas we won.”
The star striker also talked fondly of former coach Vicente del Bosque, calling him “a friend rather than a coach.” Ronaldo continued: “He is a great group manager and all (the) players were delighted with him.”
Los Blancos fans will pay tribute to the iconic frontman, and the club are to present him with a replica of the Machinbarrena and Aranguren statue created in 1925 that sits in front of the dressing room in thanks for the period he spent with the club.
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Ex-Real Madrid Striker Ronaldo: It Will Be A Thrill To Step Out Onto The Bernabeu Pitch Again