Eurosport - Wed, 25 Jun 16:07:00 2008
Wesley Sneijder has dismissed suggestions he could join Manchester United, saying he wants to stay at Real Madrid.
Reports have claimed that the Dutch midfielder could be used as bait in Real's bid to secure the signing of United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sneijder enjoyed an impressive first season at Real after arriving from Ajax and has no plans to leave the Spanish champions.
Instead, the 24-year-old is hoping Ronaldo joins him at the Bernabeu, and that Robinho is also not offered as part exchange for the Portugal international.
"I'd like to comment briefly on the reports and rumours that I might be going to Manchester United as part of some kind of exchange deal," Sneijder said.
"As I've said already, when I left Ajax, all I wanted was to go to Real Madrid. They are the best club in the world.
"And now that I'm here, all I want is to win as many trophies as I can with them and wear the white shirt for as long as possible.
"The same rumours have been doing the rounds about Robinho. Well, I hope he stays too, and I hope that Cristiano Ronaldo joins us at the Bernabeu.
"In short, I'm flattered to be linked to Manchester United...but it's not happening. End of story."
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good choice sneijder. u dont suits in man u. man u??eeyyeewww
Can't take the heat, eh? And yes... Our teams are mediocre just like Man. U. will be next season...
You are some child torontofcfan leave the football to the Adults and go back to your soccer in the states where all you get are the retired player...Your league is the dying groung for the old bones of football... So butt out of adult conversations ok CHILD...go and watch Tv are something less constructive.
Ronaldo = Crybaby
Rooney = Temper Tantrums
Nani = Crybaby/Wannabe Tough-guy (What was with that head butt?)
Sir Alex = Moody Old Prick
Nobody even wants to play for Man. U. anymore... I sincerely hope that C. Ron moves to Real Madrid and then trounces Man. U. in the Champions League next season... Then we'll see who needs who...
This is for all Man United die hard fans (as I am). Sir Alex has taughht us a lesson. Man U does'nt & will never depend to a single player. He has produced good players throughout his time at old trafford. Just have faith in him. Ronaldo is not Man U. Sir Alex has produced another star & he has a produced a long list.Just to refresh your memories : Eric Cantona. He came from nowhere & became a legend. For me the best palyers We've had at old trafford far beyond Ronaldo are : Bryan Robson & Ryan. May god bless Ronaldo. Alex will produce another star in the next season. May be he is already IN. What is the value of Ronaldo without our Ron, Ryan & others like Tevez etc.. Nothing. Just wait & see. Sir Alex will produce another star cause he's a star producer for Man U only. When star leaves they just become rubbish, cause Man U function as a TEAM. Real is far behind us. Mauritius for Man U.
Sneijder, stay at Real 'cos ManU won't sign you neither will we(fans) welcome you. We don't need you to retain our titles or win more.
snieider is not a good player i dnt wan 2 c him wearing d red n white of man united,real madrid has realy killed his game.he is just an average player infact below average,f**k him
As a Man U fan I will be sad to see such a talent depart.... But from a Managerial view, it is now necessary for Ronaldo to leave for team morale reasons alone. After publicly revealing his feelings on a possible move... He has damaged Man U's/his bargaining power for the now imminent transfer. He has alienated himself from fans & players... leaving Real the simple task of rescuing him at a reduced rate on the initial figure instead of having to snatch him for mega money. I admire Ronaldo and wish him well, it would have been nice to see him move to (his dream club) while Him & Man U yield the biggest transfer fee to date. For all we know Sir Alex may have been accepting of Ronaldo's intentions and was using tactics in the media to generate as big a transfer fee as possible for Man U & Ronaldo.
I'm a Real Madrid fan and i believe there's no need for ronaldo at the club.buying him at a price more expensive than zidane's price won't do the club any good.because,he's no zidane.i don't believe his qualities can repay the club.
I am one of the stanchest Man Utd Fan from a far, Africa and Uganda to be specific. Much as I love Marid, Barca and Liverpool, I just can't trade Ronando for any of them. I'd say hands off the most prolific player of this era. Well, the boy himself has announced publicly that he wants to leave for Madrid. Lets unanimously accepts his humble time and contributions at Man Utd Camp and just wish him well IF: Ferguson can acquire the signatures of the Russian duo of Pavlyuchenko Roman and Dmitri Trobinski. I love those guys' stylish show on the pitch. Lets get them on board and will get more cups.
Tell Alex if you share my dream inclusion. Charlie
I am one of the stanchest Man Utd Fan from a far, Africa and Uganda to be specific. Much as I love Marid, Barca and Liverpool, I just can't trade Ronando for any of them. I'd say hands off the most prolific player of this era. Well, the boy himself has announced publicly that he wants to leave for Madrid. Lets unanimously accepts his humble time and contributions at Man Utd Camp and just wish him well IF: Ferguson can acquire the signatures of the Russian duo of Pavlyuchenko Roman and Dmitri Trobinski. I love those guys' stylish show on the pitch. Lets get them on board and will get more cups.
Tell Alex if you share my dream inclusion.
United never said they wanted Sneijder anyway. It was from Real media machine. Real tried to force United into selling Ronaldo by settiling him and leaking stories like this to the media. We have learnt from Karel Poborsky. Real have no chance of winning the champions league next season, with or without the Madeiran maestro.
Madrid Should Give Up Robinho And Put Ronaldo At Striker Because Look At Wat Thiery Henry Did He Was A Winger At Juventus Then Went to Arsenal And Just Look At Wat He Did At Center Foward Im Man U Fan But I Love Real Been In Love With Them My whole Life N Want 2 See Ronaldo play There Man U Should Just Give Up They Cant Win N Take As Much As They Can Hes In His Prime N If He Looses Dat Would Be Bad Just Look At Ronaldinho Just 3 Years Ago Was The Best N Now Barca Wants 2 get Rid Of Him No Matter Wat Hes Only 28 So Man U Just Sell Him Get 2 Good Players 2 Replace Him N Move On
you can spend millions on players and have the best players in the world but to mould them into a team yes a team as football is a team game not just great players , look at chelsea this season they stuttered along all season after mourinho left not consistent yes they won games but not as good as they could have and that is all down to coaches and the manager look at newcastle and money spent over the years and no glory so saf has not done bad a club needs stability and chelsea needs that now it was bad to see the chosen one go , as i think he was the man for them as like saf he was in charge of the dressing room , so before you knock saf on the money he has had think of the success he has had ?? and the team of young boys from the acadamy that were said would not win anything and they won it all and not a big spend then for players all came from within and saf had some senior players and they moved them on , its building from the ranks not always buying just to fill a team ,
i think that fergie would b crazy not 2 take reals money 4 ronaldo and with those money he can probably get; ARSHAVIN, HUNTELAAR, PAVLYCHENKO, VILLA, MOUTIHNO, and many more... plus still having left over money 4 other players if he decides to buy any...
As 4 real madrid they want 2 hav the stars not the good players thats why theyre called galacticos 4 shampoo commercials... i hope they go down big time...
BARCA 4 LIFE
Yea of course Real madrid are the best team in the world lol
What a muppet.
I don't care if Ronaldo goes but as a fan of seeing good football I would hate to see him leave the premiership and Im sure he won't get the freedom in spain from there defenders like he does here.
Sad loss for the England if he leaves
Lmao at the Man utd haters still doing the rounds.
Yeah yeah our record in europe....we won the damn thing 3 times on the last 40 years..how many times as Chelsea....speaking of chelski and millions of pounds,remind me again how much have they spent trying to BUY the champions league.?
One more thing...united success has come on the back of always playing entertaining football....unlike Chelsea who snore you to death grinding out 1-0 so BLUE.....please shut your jeeeelus mouth ffs your teams footy style went out with bungboy george Graham
ronaldo can go to dagenham & redbridge; who cares!
PLAYERS LIKE TERRY WHO ARE MEANT TO BE PROS, SHOULDN'T BE MISSING PENS, LET ALONE HIS -{'#~' FEET,LOL... TYPICAL BLUES FAN EH....
Manchester United's only Euro wins in the last 40 years were hardly planned by Ferguson's genius: the first was due to two goals in injury time in a freak turn-around; the second due to John Terry missing his footing when he only had to score a pen to win it for Chelsea. Ferguson's record in Eorpe in the last 15 years, considering all his multi mllionn pound buys is @#$%.
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