'Ronaldo will always be an example'

"He was a an example and he will be generation after generation, the rightful successor to Alfredo di Stefano," Perez said. 

"He is the top goal-scorer in the history of the club. He was a an idol and his journey in this shirt will be remembered generation after generariton. 

"He won 16 titles, scored 461 goals, four Ballon d'Ors, three golden boots, which turned him into an example for everyone who follows. Many thanks, Cristiano Ronaldo."

At the same time, Perez went on to speak about former manager Zinedine Zidane, underlining the titles won in Zidane's immensely successful spell in charge of the club. Most of all, he paid tribute to the three consecutive Champions League titles won by the Frenchman. 

"He has gone down in history as one of the Real Madrid greats. Zidane is Real Madrid and as with Ronaldo, he knows that there is always a home for him here. Zidane is Real Madrid, and this will always be your home, thank you Zidane," he added.