Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa admits he is happy to see Cristiano Ronaldo leave their arch rivals and believes he can achieve bigger things playing for Real Madrid.
Manchester United have agreed a world record £80m fee with Real Madrid for the Portuguese winger.
Arbeloa knows Ronaldo's departure will strengthen Liverpool's chances of closing the gap on United next season as they look to win the title for the first time since 1990.
The Spanish defender started his career at Real Madrid and feels Ronaldo can become an even bigger global star following his move to the Bernabeu.
Arbeloa said: "I don't know his personal reasons for leaving, but I have played for Real Madrid and the challenge to achieve more things at such a large club on a worldwide basis is a key decision for any player.
"It is important for the Spanish League to have players such as Kaka and Ronaldo because it will raise the level of the Spanish game.
"Ronaldo is a great footballer and gave everything when he was playing for Manchester United."
Manchester United have agreed a world record £80m fee with Real Madrid for the Portuguese winger.
Arbeloa knows Ronaldo's departure will strengthen Liverpool's chances of closing the gap on United next season as they look to win the title for the first time since 1990.
The Spanish defender started his career at Real Madrid and feels Ronaldo can become an even bigger global star following his move to the Bernabeu.
Arbeloa said: "I don't know his personal reasons for leaving, but I have played for Real Madrid and the challenge to achieve more things at such a large club on a worldwide basis is a key decision for any player.
"It is important for the Spanish League to have players such as Kaka and Ronaldo because it will raise the level of the Spanish game.
"Ronaldo is a great footballer and gave everything when he was playing for Manchester United."
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