“United is in my past” – Ronaldo signs new five-year deal with Madrid to become highest paid footballer

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially agreed a new contract with Real Madrid.
Ronaldo and club president Florentino Perez will appear in the Royal Box at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon at 1.45pm local time, the club announced on its official website. He is to commit his future to the club until 2018.
Marca reports that the 28-year-old will eclipse Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the highest earner in Spanish football, with a new salary of €17 million a year for the next five seasons. Messi is reported to earn a fixed €13 million plus an extra €3 million in incentives.

Ronaldo, who had two years remaining on his previous deal, had been linked with a move away from Madrid in the summer, with the likes of Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain reported to have shown interest.
The Portugal international had scored for Madrid in their 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Saturday, with debutant Gareth Bale having netted the first.