Di Salvo worked with Ronaldo for three seasons at Old Trafford, where they formed a strong bond.
Sources close to Ronaldo insisted at the time it was a chance meeting as the Portugal winger took a two-day break in the Italian capital.
Yet the full picture only now begins to emerge because we can reveal Di Salvo, who controversially left United last summer to join Madrid, gave the Spanish giants a FULL report on Ronaldo.
In it were all his observations of the United superstar during their time together at Old Trafford - precious information about his lifestyle, fitness, diet and personality.