Professional Career

Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002, scoring 3 goals in 19 appearances. However, he was not happy with the limited playing time and the lack of development opportunities at Sporting CP.

In 2002, Ronaldo was sold to Manchester United for a then-world record transfer fee of £12.24 million. The transfer fee was a major milestone in Ronaldo's career, and he was eager to prove himself in the English Premier League.