Dream come true for Ruud
Saturday, July 29, 2006

Ruud van Nistelrooy described the completion of his move to Real Madrid as "a dream come true".

Ruud was unveiled by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu stadium on Friday.

Ruud excited by the move could not hide his excitement.

He said: "It's a great honour to stand here in the Bernabeu and it is a dream come true. Real Madrid is a great club, it's got history, the greatest players ever have played here, so it's a great honour on my side."

Ruud also said: "I have to speak in English - I am sorry, I will try to learn Spanish as quickly as I can because this move means everything for me.

"I want to thank everybody for the confidence and the belief they have shown in me I will do everything in my ability to play well."

Ruud added in Spanish: "I am very very happy, thank you all."

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