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'I was no longer indispensable' - Ronaldo reveals why he left Real Madrid

Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he left Real Madrid over the summer because his position at the club had changed significantly.

The 33-year-old joined the Italian champions for €100 million (£88m/$115.8m) on a four-year-contract back in July, which brought to an end his nine-year spell in Madrid.

Los Blancos won three successive Champions League titles during his final few seasons at the club, but behind the scenes, their all-time record goalscorer was not happy with how he was being treated.

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Ronaldo discussed his relationship with club president Florentino Perez, which turned sour despite the team's on-field success, in an interview with France Football .