Elkann: 'Ronaldo and Juve world's best'

By Football Italia staff

Juventus patron John Elkann welcomes Cristiano Ronaldo after a debut goal. “Having the best player in the world in the best team in the world is a good combination.”

The five times Ballon d’Or winner made his first appearance in a Bianconeri jersey in this evening’s traditional pre-season friendly between the senior squad and youth team in Villar Perosa.

It took Ronaldo eight minutes to get the first goal of the game, controlling a long Federico Bernardeschi ball to beat the goalkeeper one-on-one.

“Villar Perosa is a unique moment that only Juve have every summer and it’s magical each year to see the enthusiasm of the children, who then grow up and become adult Juventus fans,” Agnelli family heir Elkann told Sky Sport Italia.

“It’s marvellous to see how Juve are important to fans all over Italy, who come here for the occasion. This is why Juve are extraordinary.”

With Ronaldo’s arrival, joining Leonardo Bonucci, Emre Can and Paulo Dybala, are Juventus to be considered Champions League favourites?

“Juve are among the biggest clubs in the history of football and this season it’s one of the strongest ever teams. We always have very high ambitions and start the season celebrating what we achieved while also reflecting on what we still need to do.

“Having the best player in the world in the best team in the world is a good combination. It’s the first time he has played with his new teammates today and it’s already a great sign that he has settled in so quickly.”

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