Transcription: Cristiano Ronaldo's First Words As A Real Madrid Player

After Florentino Perez greeted new Real Madrid signing Cristiano Ronaldo, the player himself took to the microphone. Here is what he said to the 80,000 fans at the Bernabeu. Below that are president Perez's introductory remarks...

Cristiano Ronaldo

Good evening. I just want to say, I told my friends that I was going to be very natural. Well, I'm just so happy to be here.

For me, I have made my childhood dream a reality, which was nothing less than playing for Real Madrid.

I didn't expect a jam-packed stadium. This is truly impressive!

Thank you very much, and I'm going to ask you all to say with me - I'm going to count to three - to say Hala Madrid. Ready? One, two, three - HALA MADRID!

Florentino Perez

Good evening. Thank you everyone for being here, and welcome to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Today you represent the biggest symbol of Real Madrid: the passion of its people, its supporters, its fans, all over the world.

You are essential for Real Madrid to continue to be admired and respected worldwide.

What is happening tonight might not have a precedent. Your massive attendance at our stadium represents the pure essence of this new Real Madrid. Thank you for being the true stars of this unstoppable force of pride and dreams.

Thank you as well to the thousands of Portuguese fans with us today. We are here to welcome to our home one of their people. It is an honour to have them here today, as well as to have one of the best players of all time.

We have, joining us here today, one of the symbols of Portuguese and European football history. We want to thank Eusebio for being here and sharing this moment with us tonight.

Many of you are very young, but you must realise that in this very scenario two of the very best footballers are here today, including our honourary president, Alfredo di Stefano.

You are the chosen ones who have the privilege of coming here tonight. And here's the one generating the pride and the dreams and driving the passion of Real Madrid worldwide. We welcome today - CRISTIANO RONALDO!

[Ronaldo emerges to ear-splitting applause.]

Dear Cristiano Ronaldo, this is, starting today, your fanbase - the one that has placed Real Madrid at the summit of world football. They will ask of you the very best, but they'll also give you their all.

Your professionalism and talent have made you meet and make one of your dreams come true. We are very satisfied to know that you had the firm decision of playing for Real Madrid.

Cristiano, I know that for you football is a blessing, and that you have worked endlessly to get to this point in your life. We know that you have a clear mind that the priority is to give it all to the team - that will be the key to our success.

Cristiano, welcome to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Welcome to where our legend was forged. Welcome to your Real Madrid!

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