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Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: Transfer 'agreed', Real Madrid announcement in 48 hours
CRISTIANO RONALDO and Real Madrid have agreed the terms of his exit, with an announcement expected in the coming days, according to Italian expert Gabriele Marcotti.
Juventus hold meeting with Ronaldo's agent over transfer
The Portuguese star finally looks set to leave the Spanish capital after years of flirting with the idea of a La Liga exit.
Ronaldo has reportedly given his word to Juventus over a €100m (£88m) move, with agent Jorge Mendes negotiating his terms in Turin.
But scepticism still remains in the footballing world over whether the 33-year-old will actually move to Serie A.
But Marcotti claims a deal has been agreed, with an official announcement from either side expected in the next 48 hours.
"I was sceptical from the beginning," he told ESPN FC.
"But it's my understand that an agreement has been reached in principle involving Real Madrid and Ronaldo.
Ronaldo agreeing terms with Juventus, on principle
"Remember this was the key issue - Madrid are happy to let him go, on principle.
"Ronaldo is happy to go, on principle.
"Ronaldo agreeing terms with Juventus, on principle.
"But the key issue was going to be the terms of his departure, whether Ronaldo was going to come out and explain why he was moving on.
"Its my understanding that they've all agreed how they're going to do this.
"And there should be developments in the next 24-48 hours.
"So it does look at this time that he is on his way to Turin."
Ronaldo's last match for Real Madrid was the 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final.
The attacker is now on holiday after Portugal's last 16 defeat to Uruguay.