Manchester United announced Thursday they had accepted Real's staggering offer for the 24-year-old, who is currently on holiday in Los Angeles.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson memorably said last season that he would not sell Real Madrid a "virus," making the transfer announcement all the more surprising.
What do you make of the deal? Are you pleased? Will United miss Ronaldo? Is any player worth £80 million? Are you surprised that a football club can spend £80 million on a single player? Should there be a cap on transfer pricing? Do transfer deals of this size have a negative impact on 'the beautiful game'?
