Ronaldo at Barcelona: When football broke
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Ronaldo's signing with Barcelona in 1996 elevated him to football stardom, impressing with his power, pace, and skill as the most expensive player at the time but was marred by injuries, conditioning complaints, and transfer rumors, leading to his departure to Inter Milan after just one season.
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- Ronaldo's signing with Barcelona in 1996, facilitated by the vice president's undercover efforts, set a new record as the most expensive player at the time, showcasing the club's commitment to securing top talent amidst a period of transition post-Johan Cruyff.
- While Ronaldo's brief tenure at Barcelona was marked by exceptional goal-scoring prowess and memorable performances, it was overshadowed by persistent injuries, fitness concerns, and transfer speculations, ultimately leading to his departure to Inter Milan after just one season.
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Ronaldo's Barcelona Signing and Departure
- Ronaldo's signing with Barcelona in 1996 marked a period of intense drama and remarkable goal-scoring, elevating him to football stardom.
- Barcelona, in transition after Johan Cruyff's departure, sought a replacement for Romario, turning to Ronaldo, who impressed with his mix of power, pace, and skill.
- Barcelona's vice president, disguised as a waiter, finalized Ronaldo's signing from PSV for a record 13.2 million pounds, making him the most expensive player at the time.
- Ronaldo's debut with Barcelona showcased his exceptional abilities, with 16 goals by October and a standout goal against Compostela that highlighted his dominance.
- Despite Ronaldo's phenomenal goal-scoring record, his time at Barcelona was marred by injuries, conditioning complaints, and transfer rumors, leading to his departure to Inter Milan for a record 19.5 million pounds after just one season.
