The Sun can reveal the digits “CR9” were copyrighted last month in his Portuguese homeland to be used on merchandise or as the name for a restaurant or bar.
Spanish giants Real Madrid — poised to make a world record £70million summer swoop for the winger — were last night said to have promised him their No9 shirt.
Ronaldo, 23, revealed he was learning Spanish after he was this week crowned World Player of the Year. He also has a sponsorship deal with a Portuguese bank giving them exclusive marketing rights if he goes to Spain.
CR9 was registered by his agent Jorge Mendes at the National Institute of Industrial Property in Lisbon. Ronaldo already has CR7. Real are said to be ready to pay him £220,000 a week — more than twice his wage at Old Trafford.
Fans give “love him” or “hate him” verdicts on the star in a new video posted on the internet by sponsors Nike. Ronaldo, disguised in a trilby and scarf, appears in it himself — mimicking a Manc accent to declare: “He’s the best player in the world . . . mate!”
Yesterday he spoke for the first time about cheating death when he wrecked his £315,000 Ferrari a week ago. Ronaldo — who was taking the 205mph car for its first spin when he walked away without a scratch — said: “I’m thankful to God that I’m OK.”
He added: “We all have bad days, but I have to say I feel great, the same as I did before.” / The Sun UK
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