Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson believes Cristiano Ronaldo is happy at Manchester United and will remain with the club despite the public overtures of Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Robson, who is back with the Red Devils in an ambassadorial role, was the subject of overseas interest himself during his playing days but eventually opted to stay with the club.
Now he believes Ronaldo, who is currently out for up to three months after undergoing ankle surgery, will shrug off the media circus which has tracked his every move since Real's interest first came to light and follow suit by committing himself to Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
Former Middlesbrough and West Brom boss Robson told the Daily Star Sunday: "In 1983 I was wanted by three Italian clubs - AC Milan, Sampdoria and Juventus.
"Transfer fees weren't as high then but it would have been a world-record fee - only for United to price me out of a move.
"It was a similar situation to the one Cristiano is in now, in that United wouldn't let me go for what would have been a world-record fee.
"I was happy to stay and I think Ronaldo is happy at the club too. He might have small doubts but I think all the media hype and what has been coming out of Spain has really blown the situation out of proportion.
"And I see Ronaldo, once he is over his ankle operation, being part of the team."
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the comparison to Slavery was rediculous and obscene when you think of the Slave trade and their plight compared to £120,00 a week, where can I become a Slave would be the big question? I don't know how much is hype designed by our opposition to undermine Ronnie and the Team and what is Truth only time will tell, but as with big stars previously develpoed within the United umberella they went and were repalced so can Ronnie, personnally I want him to stay but if he has no loyallty then go please, we are great and will remain great!
Hmmm... Personally I think Ronaldo wants to leave for Madrid...
hopefully ronaldo does move clubs then id actually sit down and watch man u play,and thats coming from a liverpool fan ....
hi.i disagree,i tink ronaldo is 2 cocky and full of himself.every1 does his fancy feet work now so there is nothing that special about him anymore.
Yeah......not sure I agree with you, Robbo.....
But I appreciate your contributions to United, all the same....
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