Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that the transfer saga involving Cristiano Ronaldo is "closed" and the winger will remain at Manchester United.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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The trouble with football is that they pay way over the mark for players to just kick a ball. And yet we have some crazy fool not naming names but we all know who they are that is willing to upset players that are under contract.Footballers who are under contract should not be appraoch or even mention not unless the club is willing to sell them. It is out of respect but as we can all see that has gone and it is just about the money. what happen to the days when football was a sport and was played with respect and love for the game people like pele,larrson,henry ect.
i support it . pls send me more of old trafford
Dont be fooled by FERGIES statment he's got more faces than BIG BEN. Its not over YET.
"pat.halstead"...WRONG !...Wrong, You IDIOT!..,The likes of "SUCH" as YOU..HAS BEEN,the Main Reason,for CRISTIANO, wanting to "Pull the Plug"on the GREAT "Man.U"..AND
F....k OFF,to a Genuinely,Appreciated and LOVED,Admirers and FANS,"OF"Football ...!Above All,and Anything Else,"IF"There is, Something for HIM,to BE Thankful for,IT's HIS,TALENTS,SKILLS and CHARACTER, as Shown,on His "QUEST" to Follow "HIS BRAVE HEART", through,to the END OF the Infamous,"FERGY-RONY SAGA" !!!
And,ALONG,And ALONE,in HIS,"ONE MAN" Struggle,CRISTIANO RONALDO,Always,STOOD TALL , WAY ABOVE, The INSULTS,OFFENCES,VILLIFICATION,SLANDER and LIES, which, some Mother-F...ks, HERE, have been PUKING Out, about him...!-LONDON
ron we all want our day in the sun.
Weldone C.Ronaldo, Your a real man, we appreciate on you, Conglaturation for your great decission to stay in Manchester United. I think no any can blame you for your decission,your the best player in the world and every one knows it, so you need more challenge on socca life, and Manchester united is the place that you can better than any where, you can reach you dreams, you just keep it up man. Finally i have to say POLE SANA, and get wellsoon.
All the best
Alex Nkoswe
Dar es salaam.
What is the truth does he want to go or stay make your mind up Ronaldo you owe it to the supporters.
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