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As Cristiano Ronaldo moves to Real Madrid, we review his contribution to the Premier League.

Ronaldo's departure is far from the end of the world for Manchester United. Yes, the Barclays Premier League champions have lost one of the world's best footballers, and yes, if Sir Alex Ferguson could have kept hold of Ronaldo's precocious talent, he almost certainly would have done. But the fact remains the Portugal captain's transfer to the Bernabeu completes a remarkable piece of business for United, writes Claire Harmer.