After nine years with 'Los Blancos' and a whole host of titles, Ronaldo decided the time had come for a new challenge.
Juventus fans are already eagerly awaiting their first glimpse of their new hero, with Real fans not in a rush to forget his achievements at the club.
At Madrid's Barajas airport, a handful of Madrid fans saw off their hero for the final time in scenes that were captured by 'Deportes Cuatro'.
"I can't believe that I've seen you for the last time," said one shocked fan after having his photo taken with Ronaldo, whose response couldn't have been better: "No. Not the last time. I'm not going to die, eh," he joked.