On Friday night, Manchester United announced an agreement had been reached with the current European champions for the transfer of the Brazil international, subject to the agreement of personal terms, UK visa requirements and a medical.
The midfielder made over 300 senior appearances for Real Madrid after joining them from Sao Paolo in 2013. His 22 major trophies for club and country include five Champions Leagues with the Spanish giants.
While the transfer is still to be officially confirmed, Real have taken the opportunity to pay tribute to the midfielder’s contributions during his time in the capital.