Annual Real Madrid & Cristiano Ronaldo Thread

[Tattooed Crusader]

[from soccernet.com]

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We've financial clout to sign Ronaldo boast Real

Real Madrid general director Miguel Angel Arroyo claims his club have the financial clout to pull off the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has emerged as the Spanish champions' number one target this summer, with reports suggesting they would be prepared to part with around £100million to sign the Manchester United star.

Madrid president Ramon Calderon described the capture of the 23-year-old as 'almost impossible' yesterday, but on Arroyo told Spanish newspaper Marca today that if their bid fails, it will not be because of a lack of finances.

'Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo,' Arroyo said.

'It would be economically beneficial due to the merchandising that would arise from it.

'If it is not possible for the club to sign, it would not be because of money but for other reasons.'

Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season, scoring 41 goals en route to firing United to the Barclays Premier League title and Champions League final.

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And with Real Madrid's usual attempt to unsettle Ronaldo ... I hereby declare the summer silly season officially ... OPEN!

[dukeofdavinci]

I hereby declare the summer silly season officially ... OPEN!

let the bizzare money spending begin ho ho ho

[Tattooed Crusader]

[from soccernet.com]

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Ronaldo admits desire to play in La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he will consider his Manchester United future after the Champions League final and would be tempted by a move to Real Madrid.

The Portuguese winger has become one of the hottest properties in world football after scoring 41 goals this season to help United retain their Premier League title and reach the Champions League showpiece.

Madrid have consistently voiced their interest in the 23-year-old and reports have suggested they would be prepared to part with around £100million.

Ahead of next Wednesday's meeting with Chelsea in Moscow, Ronaldo told Spanish TV network Antena 3: 'I am happy here but let's see what happens after the Champions League final.

'I am feeling calm here. I'm happy but in the future I don't know. I know Real Madrid like how I play and I know that other teams in Spain like my game as well, so that's good.

'It is good to know that other clubs are interested in you. I have said millions of times that I would love to play in Spain.'

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I thought he just signed a new contract ... in either case, if Real Madrid were to make a bid for him, then £100million would be far too cheap IMO.

[dukeofdavinci]

£100million would be far too cheap IMO.

i doubt they even have that kind of money, besides they are just a board full of bullocks.

I thought he just signed a new contract

yep, a 5 year deal in last april.im not worried at all.he is winning here on and off the field and i see him a devil for a few years more.

[russe||]

There is no way Ronaldo is leaving this summer. He will at some point - perhaps in a few years time when Fergie goes.

His recent comments have been twisted so they sound as if he is interested in a move this summer when all he was really doing is restating that he would one day like to play in Spain, for Real Madrid.

The media seem have have chosen to overlook these quotes for some reason:

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has acknowledged the important role Sir Alex Ferguson has played in the five years since his move from Sporting Lisbon including the manager's support against public anger following Wayne Rooney's sending off at the 2006 World Cup.

Ronaldo told the News of the World: "The boss is the reason I am here in the club.

"He helped me a lot, not just this season but the seasons before. I feel very good at the club. I want to carry on like that.

"I have many friends here in the club. I am five years in the club and I know everyone now - the staff, the players, and I feel like this is my home."

[dukeofdavinci]

plus to what russ pointed out, ronaldo also stated he wants to be the clubs new legend and even more then that and he is reaching there!

[kyan]

Well both Ferguson and Schuster have rubbished the rumours, that's the end of that I suppose.... at least you'd think so

Goal.com - Manchester United - Fergie: Ronaldo Stories Nonsense

Goal.com - Real Madrid - Schuster Not Planning With Ronaldo

[skeeta]

Cristiano will probably be staying for at least one more year, though that may be dependent on the CL result.

[dukeofdavinci]

Cristiano will probably be staying for at least one more year, though that may be dependent on the CL result.

nah he will be here at least a few seasons more.we have the right set up now and its certainly wont depend on just one final result.

[russe||]

Originally Posted by skeeta

Cristiano will probably be staying for at least one more year, though that may be dependent on the CL result.

My guess is that Ronaldo will leave when SAF does.

Ronaldo may consider it this summer especially if we win the CL - h'll looks at his medal collection and sees 2 English Premier League winners medals, a FA Cup winners medal, a Carling Cup winners medal and the CL winners medal. He'd have won everything he can at Man Utd.

However he's happy at OT and is still only 23, he could easily stay another season or two and ensure he goes down as one of the greats of the Premiership era, and as a Man Utd legend.

Fergie surely hasn't got long left and if we did win tomorrow I wouldn't be too shocked if he called it a day however he said quite recently that he wants to equal Liverpool's total for league wins (18) and considering when he came to OT wanting to "knock Liverpool off their fucking perch" it would be a fitting end to his tenure.

Personal I'd love it if he stayed for another 3 years and we won the league and CL double in every season but that won't happen and all things must come to and end IMO he'll be gone by summer 2010 if not sooner.


I digress.....Ronaldo won't stay at OT after Fergie has left. It would essentially be a new challenge at the same club - he won't want to bother with that when there are for newer and more exciting challenges open to him.

[jlae11]

i honestly think it depends who the next united coach is...

think he would stay on if quieroz was named coach?

and......... what about jose mourinho...?

just something to think about.

[jec1]

Mourinho will take over Portugal when dumbass scolari leaves after the euros.... you heard it hear first.

[Garzilla]

If he leaves I will fall into depression.

[jlae11]

^

i think most of us will.......

[kyan]

He siad he's staying after the game, fucking awesome.

He may have missed the penalty but let's not forget he was the one who scored in the first place, with a bullet header. World's best player.