Ronaldo: Will remain at Manchester United
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Ronaldo saga is over - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is "closed" and the winger will remain at Manchester United.
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The Portugal international is under contract at Old Trafford until 2012 but has been publicly courted by Spanish giants Real Madrid and the player appeared to be keen on a move.
Ferguson, however, insists that Ronaldo, who underwent ankle surgery earlier this summer and is not expected to return to action until October, will stay at Old Trafford.
He said on Sky Sports News: "The matter is closed now. He (Ronaldo) is a Manchester United player - it's finished. He'll be playing here next season believe me. It's finished."
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has also hinted their pursuit of Ronaldo may now be brought to an end after he revealed new arrival Rafael van der Vaart is their only likely purchase this summer.
"Rafael van der Vaart is the first and possibly the only signing of the summer for Real Madrid," Calderon said.
"We believe that this squad is full of quality, of plenty of talent. It's a team which is a great family, very close.
"We said that the new arrivals would be few but of great quality. That seemed logical after two successful seasons in which we've brought in 19 young, promising players.
"This (the low number of signings) was a request of the board of directors."
Van der Vaart himself was asked to comment on the possible arrival of United star Ronaldo, but was reluctant to respond.
"Ronaldo is a fantastic player, one of the best in the world," he added.
"If he came it would be great, of course. But out of respect I can't say anything more about this matter."
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anaz (Manchester United fan)
"i think ronaldo will better than last season and i think will score 52goals this season fifa RONALDO i think he wil be the best player in the world and uorope"
irish_baller23 (Manchester United fan)
"Redeyes, you were stuck with a one man show for years before Torres, now you have 3 players that would get into other squads in the premier league no more.. we have 6 or more players that Liverpool would absolutely love to have, so pipe up"
saider (Manchester United fan)
"I think this subject is ALL OVER now and forever. Ronaldo is not going to repeat the feats of last season even if he scores 35 goals this season it will be deamed a failure after his miraculous last season and Real will move on to the next best thing the player that catches the eye next season like they did with KAKA the summer before. VIVA RONALDO"
timopool
"zendenling... fair point, but as u wish, for facts sake.. It doesnt seem as if Caledron or Real Madrid have made any sort of ultimatium to man utd minimum fee, final offer or anything of the sort, God knows if they has they'd had they'd shouted about it as usual, but no the "lay in wait"... that aside considering sneijder cost £19m + football inflation + £46m .. I'm not far off £70m mark .. no??"
redeyes (Liverpool fan)
"its a pity because I really wanted to see how United would have done without their 1 man wonder. I think they'll probably win the league again as long as their little slave boy is there. If they lost him the league would be wide open. Sir Alex looks like a big child also...making him stay another season so he can look good. Alex will probably take his leave when Ronaldo goes because he knows hes basically finished then anyway"
Legend20 (Manchester United fan)
"Make him stay this year and let him go next year.
He will be replaced just like Beckham and Ruud"
nickjpw (Manchester United fan)
"In all fairness to Hullcitytiger he's just repeating what a lot of us have been saying earlier in the summer! Lets not forget that a large number of fans, myself included, would have been quite happy had Ronaldo been sold after he failed to commit to our great club before the Euros! While my personal stance has somewhat lessened over the past few weeks I would still like to watch a live interview with Ronaldo categorically stating "I will be playing at OT next season"! Personally I interpret Hullcitytigers comment as a compliment by saying that Ronaldo should have been more respectful to our great club!"
dilandinho (Liverpool fan)
" "The matter is closed now. He (Ronaldo) is a Manchester United player - it's finished. He'll be playing here next season believe me. It's finished."...hm?.. at least for today i guess. almost as borring as the Barry farce. Only difference is, Ronaldo is world class. Man utd should really let the poor boy go. A man can live under the horrible circumstances in Manchester. He's got to eat too you know.
I'm expecting a "leave Ronaldo alone"-video from Chris Crocker on youtube one of these days :)
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young_jonah (Aston Villa fan)
"Werent similar comments made with Barry one week ago? "
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