Archive for May 25th, 2008

The Portuguese winger has been constantly linked with a move to Spanish champions, Real Madrid for a number of years, but the speculation has become intense over the last couple of weeks, with the Real Madrid president, Ramón Calderón, claiming that he would be very excited to bring in the former Sporting player to his squad.

Ronaldo claimed yesterday, despite Real Madrid’s reported interest, he had not received an offer from the Spanish La Liga outfit. He again claimed that that updated news over his future would be released in just a couple of weeks.

However, Ronaldo has made his intentions abundantly clear after admitting that he is eyeing a move to the Bernabéu.

“I have a dream to play for Madrid. You also have dreams, no? Well, this is my dream,” he stated to Portuguese television.

However, he also offered a somewhat vague and puzzling commitment to the Old Trafford side.

He declared, “My contract is with Manchester United and is with them that I must talk.

“My deal could have some additions to it in the next two weeks, but I’ve signed nothing with Madrid.”

Robinho’s representative, Wagner Ribeiro, insisted yesterday that Manchester United would only allow Ronaldo to leave Old Trafford if someone from Real Madrid that plays in the same position, namely Robinho, was to make a move in the opposite direction.

Calderón is now aware of Ronaldo’s interest and should intensify negotiations with the British club about a summer transfer.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to distance himself from the intense speculation regarding his Old Trafford future by insisting that, despite being tired after his recent successes, he’s now ready to perform at the very highest level for Portugal in the Euro’s

“I have a contract with Manchester United and at the moment I am only thinking about having a successful European Championship,” he said.

“I feel a little tired today (Friday) but I am going to have a rest in order to be ready for the Euros. I’m going to arrive there in form and anything is possible.”

The winger scored an unbelievable 42 goals for the United this season, but still vows that he will improve next season and add more silverware to his trophy cabinet.

“Every season at Manchester United I have improved. This season was spectacular and I scored many goals on the way to winning two important titles for the club.

“Next year I’m going to try and play even better and have an even better season than this one.

“I played a spectacular championship, a good Champions League and I am very happy with everything. It was my first European title and I want to win it many more times because the feeling is amazing.”

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