Cristiano Ronaldo will complete his move to Real Madrid this week after United finalised the agreement with the Spanish club.

The official United website issued the following statement.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure is all but done and dusted after Real Madrid and Manchester United finalised the agreement for his transfer on Friday evening.

The Portuguese winger was the subject of a world record £80million offer from the Spanish club on Thursday 11 June. He has since been on holiday but a return to work with new employers now beckons, with the sale set to be completed on Wednesday 1 July.

Real madrid confirmed the news on their official website.

Real Madrid and Manchester United have signed the final agreement for the transfer of the rights of the player Cristiano Ronaldo, effective 1st July.

“The player will remain at Real Madrid for the next six seasons and will be presented on 6th July at the Bernabeu stadium.

It’s thought that the £80 million transfer fee will be paid in one lump sum, allowing United to immediately splash the cash in their efforts to bring in reinforcements before the new season.