Ronaldo: Spanish Dream Is Irrelevant

Cristiano Ronaldo has always claimed he would be interested in a move to Spain, Real Madrid the most likely destination. Unlike the rough treatment he gets in England, from the opposition players and fans, he would likely be idolised in Spain and wouldn’t have to deal with the vast amount of bad tackles and abuse from spectators.

Ronaldo’s mum put on the pressure last month, claiming it was a dream of hers to see her son at Real. “I don’t like English teams but I know I have to like them because he (Ronaldo) is at Manchester,” she said. “But for me… Real Madrid. Of all the foreign clubs, Real Madrid is the best. Before I die I would like him (Ronaldo) to play for Real Madrid. I would really like that and then I could die, it wouldn’t matter.”

Ronaldo has since spoken again of his desire to play in Spain, despite turning down a move to Real Madrid in the summer following the World Cup, which always puts speculation on his Manchester United future. Reports this week quoted Ronaldo as saying he was interested in a move to both Spain and Italy before the end of his career. The full quotes paint a slightly more positive picture of his United career though. “I am certain over my desire to play in Spain at some stage,” Ronaldo said. “But that is not significant at the moment. I love playing for United and I am very happy in England.”

How many more years will we have Ronaldo on our books?

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13 Comments

jsos February 7, 2008

hard to tell with "half quotes" splashed all over the press every few days. that said, I can see him fulfilling a 2012 contract maybe even staying another 5 years. for me, the limiting factor with ronaldo will be his ability to continue to play the United way - as a team. If he starts getting too big for his boots, the run ends for him. I don' think it will be outside interest that gets him in the end, but rather his own ego. if he goes the way of becks or ruud, he'll be out just like they were. end of

Sam February 7, 2008

The media do distort things...but I wish he'd stop saying things like this. It's so annoying!

denton davey February 7, 2008

Well, if he can play until he's 45 then he can play in Spain, Itlay and Portugal BUT FOR NOW he's contracted to ManUtd until he's 27.

If I was in charge of these matters, I'd do everything in my power to lock him up until he's 33, ten years from now; THEN he could go wherever he wants.

john February 7, 2008

whoever wrote this is not quoting properly because on some other websites that have published the interview he actually says he could stay at man utd for 10 - 20 years!! they can have him when he is 35 by then manu would have produced anuva ronaldo!!

Papa Bubb February 7, 2008

How on earth is this news article worthy?

You just want some more hits don't ya? It's an absolutely nothing story, love how you ignore the bit where Ronaldo says he wants to stay at United for many years.

1/10 for the republik of mancunia.

Scott the Red February 7, 2008

Papa - as far as I'm aware, TribalFootball is the only place which quotes Ronaldo as saying he's going to stay for 5-10 years.

SkySports, Football365, Setanta, Channel 4 News, 4thegame, FoxSports, The Mirror and Goal.com are amongst the sources reporting this story which don't mention the 5-10 years.

I'm not taking TribalFootball's word for it. Maybe that means this place is 1/10, or maybe that means this place has some sense.

true red February 7, 2008

Sorry folks he will be gone in the summer. I know for a fact that Real Madrid have a serious package on offer to the player as well has a massive transfer fee for the Glazers. Unitedd reckon Nani will fill his boots sufficiently and they pocket £50m

true red....care to disclose how you know this "for a fact"

Patrick February 8, 2008

I happen to believe that Ronaldo will leave as soon as Manchester United reaches some pinnacle, whether that be a double or --knock on wood-- treble. He is an egomaniac, so, by nature, he must continue to feed his ego. Once he has accomplished all there is to accomplish in England he will depart. Make no mistake, his ambition is to be the best player in history. He can't possibly claim that throne without showing his ability to dominate in multiple leagues.

suraj February 8, 2008

well, i wish he stops sayin those things...makes me feeel uneasy...i mean cant think o united without ronaldo now can we?? well even if he does wanna go.. i hope he does it when hes around 30.thats plenty of time!

jsos February 8, 2008

true red is talking bollocks dropping a comment with nothing to back it. he's not goin yet.. tho he wont stay with us forever either.

guess we'll wait and see. but i cant see fergie selling him until he wants to. thats just how things are done

kiran February 9, 2008

websites can publish 365 articles in 365 days in ayear which are all rubbish the only truth at present is he is a great manu player and would be at manu for minimum till 2014

Salford red February 9, 2008

Papa Budd, just because your zola was one of the biggest overhyped failures ever in british sport, and like queen gave tacit british credence to a truly dispicable aparthied reigme, and acted hard by running without trainers - i did it the other night when i couldn't be arsed putting my samba's on to put the bin out, piece of piss mate- there's no need to have a pop at scott the red. Personally i don't feel ronnie will be here for a maximum of 2 more years. Possibly 1 if we achieve true glory this year and win the champions and premier league; and it scares the s**t out of me, and my other red mates. knowing the snidey real tatics, which are already being employed, i feel this issue is extremely newsworthy. 0/10 for you Mr Budd.

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