Manchester United: 2008-2009

[TheGodEmperor]

hes writing british   :biggrin:

[Tito]

Ronaldo: 'I Want To Go To Madrid'
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out to Terra and apparently dropped the bombshell to Manchester United: he wants to play for Real Madrid, and seems to have urged the Spaniards to make a bid.

Speaking to the Brazilian website, Ronaldo apparently stopped hinting and explicitly stated his plans for the future.

"Yes, I would like to play for Real Madrid," he allegedly said to Terra.com.br.

"That's the truth, depending on what they are willing to spend on me and what Manchester United ask. But that's not up to me."

Apparently speaking in calm, measured tones to interviewer Julio Gomes Filho, Ronaldo said his piece and then closed the subject for the time being.

"I think I've put across an important message," he said.

"As of today, I will speak no more about this with absolutely anyone. I'll only talk about it after the Euros.

"Nobody is to ask me anymore, as I will not answer."

These utterances, made in the tranquil surroundings of Portugal's Euro 2008 training base in Neuchatel, will rock Manchester United's summer plans significantly.

The Old Trafford side, who have slammed Real Madrid and the Spanish capital press for unsettling Ronaldo, have stated in no uncertain terms that they will do their utmost to hold onto their prize asset.

Madrid, meanwhile, had previously pledged to break the bank for the goalscoring winger, although recent declarations about the difficult of signing Ronaldo have thrown such bravado into question. €80m could be the absolute bare minimum required.

However, one must ask exactly in what context the Golden Shoe winner spoke, and whether or not he was definitely speaking about this present transfer window. Indeed, some pundits have already questioned the veracity of the interview.

OUCHH!!

[Golomejic]

Anderson vs Tevez

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[manutd.]

Wow, Golo posted!  :saywhat:

 :biggrin:

[G-Man]

ronaldo stayin, come on borg get real.

[manutd.]

I think he's staying, his sister told the media he's staying, and he has an ankle injury right now.

[G-Man]

I think he's staying, his sister told the media he's staying, and he has an ankle injury right now.

i do want him 2 stay even tho im a city fan, beacuase of how good he is, but if so wants to stay why doesnt he come out and say so

[manutd.]

Bad News!  :cursing:

Queiroz is leaving United for Portugal, he left, it's official.

AND

Cristiano Ronaldo expects to miss three months of action after undergoing ankle surgery.

The Portuguese winger insists the early stages of his rehabilitation are going well, but claims it will still be early October before he is back playing.

"It's confirmed I'll be out of action for up to 12 weeks but recovery is going well," Ronaldo told reporters in Portugal. "I must focus on my recovery. I'll be training with a ball in two months."

Ronaldo's timescale has not been verified by club medical staff. As per last week's statement, his progress will be reviewed by a specialist after one month, and a return date will be estimated then.

Whatever that date is, it seems almost certain that the winger will miss United's early-season games - including tricky trips to Liverpool and Chelsea.

[dr0wZ]

Bad News!  :cursing:

Queiroz is leaving United for Portugal, he left, it's official.

AND

Cristiano Ronaldo expects to miss three months of action after undergoing ankle surgery.

The Portuguese winger insists the early stages of his rehabilitation are going well, but claims it will still be early October before he is back playing.

"It's confirmed I'll be out of action for up to 12 weeks but recovery is going well," Ronaldo told reporters in Portugal. "I must focus on my recovery. I'll be training with a ball in two months."

Ronaldo's timescale has not been verified by club medical staff. As per last week's statement, his progress will be reviewed by a specialist after one month, and a return date will be estimated then.

Whatever that date is, it seems almost certain that the winger will miss United's early-season games - including tricky trips to Liverpool and Chelsea.

 :cursing: :cursing: ronaldo will stay...it's the best move for him

[Adi]

I wonder how Queirez will do with Portugal. He struggled a bit with Real Madrid but that was during a difficult time.

So Ronaldo will miss the beginning of the season? I hope this surgery doesn't mess him up. Tom (from the forum) had some ankle surgery and it's impacted him quite a bit. He's trying to recover right now but it's harder than he thought.

[manutd.]

United 2 - 0 Aberdeen
Carrick (pen)
Rooney
Match Report


I really think Rooney can kick it off right this year, especially with Ronaldo being gone for a bit at the start. This is Rooney's chance!

I wonder how Queirez will do with Portugal. He struggled a bit with Real Madrid but that was during a difficult time.

He'll do good, but it's said because Queiroz attracted a lot of Portuguese talent towards the club, just like Scolari attracted Deco and Bosingwa.

[kovolikessoccer]

That is an awful lot of money to turn down?

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