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Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door to a lucrative summer transfer by commenting “it has been great being at Real Madrid ” moments after helping the team to victory in the Champions League final over Liverpool .
Real won their third consecutive Champions League as they beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev. Karim Benzema opened the scoring with Sadio Mane then equalising, before a Gareth Bale double won the game for the Spanish giants.
But immediately after the match Ronaldo, 33, cast doubt on his future at Real Madrid by refusing to commit his future to the club.
When asked about his future, Ronaldo said: “The main thing was to win, to go down in history”.
Champions League final: The story of the game - in picturesShow all 37 1 /37Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final The Champions League trophy
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final The opening ceremony to the final
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dua Lipa during her performance before kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Andriy Shevchenko unveils the Champions League trophy
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dua Lipa during her performance before kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final The two teams line up ahead of kick-off
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final An injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks on from the sidelines
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool's starting XI
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid's starting XI
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool fans get into the swing of things
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Trent Alexander-Arnold is put under pressure from Marcelo
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema celebrates his goal before it was disallowed for offside
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Mohamed Salah leaves the pitch in tears due to injury
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Dani Carvajal leaves the pitch in tears due to injury
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Keylor Navas tangles with Liverpool's forward men
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Georginio Wijnaldum attempts to bring the ball under control
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Isco gets away from Trent Alexander-Arnold
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Marcelo clashes with Dejan Lovren
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Roberto Firmino attempts to shield the ball
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema pounced as Loris Karius released the ball to put Real ahead
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Karim Benzema celebrates his goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Sadio Mane drew Liverpool level from close quarters
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Sadio Mane celebrates his equaliser
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Luka Modric winds up for a shot on goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale scored one of the greatest goals in a European final to put Real back in front
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale celebrates his stunning volley
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final A second Loris Karius mistake handed Real their third goal of the evening
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid celebrate their third goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final A fan who ran onto the pitch is tackled by staff as Ronaldo takes a shot on goal
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Liverpool's players look on after defeat
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Loris Karius asks for forgiveness from Liverpool's fans after the final whistle
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Jordan Henderson reacts after defeat
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Gareth Bale celebrates victory after the final whistle
Champions League final: The story of the game - in pictures Real Madrid vs Liverpool - Champions League final Real Madrid are crowned champions of Europe for the third year in a row
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He was then pressed on the question by a Spanish journalist, adding: “Now it's time to enjoy this. In the next few days I'll give the fans, who have been by my side, an answer. It's been great being at Real Madrid.
“I'll speak in the next few days. Now it's time to enjoy the moment. The future of any player isn't important. We've made history.”
Meanwhile, Bale – who scored one of the greatest goals ever seen in a Champions League final to help Real win the game – also suggested he would be open to a summer transfer away from the club.
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