Real Madrid President thinks Ballon d'Or win a certainty

Cristiano Ronaldo: This is not my last contract

Cristiano Ronaldo is a player from another era

At the beginning of the presentation of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract renewal, president Florentino Perez paid homage to the Portuguese, and his generosity of spirit was reciprocated by the player who acknowledged that neither president or club had forgotten about the promises they had made to him.

Ronaldo has signed a deal that will keep him at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu until 2021 when he will be 36.

"Football has no memory, but you (Florentino) and Real Madrid certainly do," he said.

Perez himself is in no doubt as to Ronaldo's legacy.

A heir and icon

"In 114 years we have you forging a sign of our identity recognised around the world," Perez said.

"It is linked to our giants of the game like Di Stefano or Gento who would be proud to have the best heir of this dynasty.

"Ronaldo is the great successor of them.

"You are the great icon of the club of the 11 European Cups.

"A symbol of the best club in football history.

"In Madrid you have conquered everything, you are a legend and the top scorer in the history of the club.

"A single player who is unforgettable, and I think it right that after your successes, very soon you will have your fourth Ballon d'Or."

Compliments

"In 2009 we knew that you were insatiable and did not get tired of winning, and that's why Madrid wants you to stay with this club forever," Perez continued.

"Your ambition is our ambition, and there is a great future ahead with more titles to come.

"There will be a before and after, but we are eternally together Cris.

"Congratulations and thank you very much," Perez concluded.