Ronaldo wants 'dream' move

[GrandOldTeam]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7463439.stm

Cristiano Ronaldo says he hopes to "complete his dream" of moving to Real Madrid, despite Manchester United insisting he is "not for sale".
The European champions said on Friday: "We are not listening to offers."
But the Portugal winger, 23, has signalled his intention to "take advantage of a great opportunity".
"Everybody knows what I want but things don't only depend on me," he said. "I am not the person who decides but I hope to complete my dream."
Ronaldo stated that he made up his mind before the Champions League final that he wanted to leave United for Real.
And he revealed that Luiz Felipe Scolari, about to take over at Chelsea after Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, advised him to make the move.

"It is a dream, a step forward," Ronaldo replied when asked about the prospect of playing at the Bernabau.
"For me, it is a great opportunity and, as Scolari says, that train passes by only once and we have to take advantage of it."
Ronaldo indicated he will make a public statement about his plans over the next few days.
He said he had not spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson, who is on holiday in France, during his participation in Euro 2008.
And he insisted he is not worried about upsetting the United manager, who he is set to meet for talks about his future following Portugal's exit against Germany on Thursday.
"It is my opinion," added Ronaldo. "That is why I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."

The midfielder was in scintillating form throughout the domestic season and scored 42 goals as United clinched a Premier League and Champions League double.
United have already reported Real Madrid to world governing body Fifa over their public courtship of Ronaldo, although the organisation decided to take no formal action.
However, Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has admitted it would be a great coup to land the player but insisted the transfer is far from a done deal.
"As we have already said many times, it is a problem between Manchester United and the player," Calderon told Spanish sports daily AS.
"If the two resolve this situation and Manchester United want to call us then we will be happy and delighted with them because Cristiano is a great player.
"We can't say anything more, we only talk about our own footballers and Cristiano is Manchester United's."
Ronaldo's possible transfer fee has been put at between £50m and £80m.
"United might make a stand for a period of time," agent Phil Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live. "But clearly you don't want to destroy the atmosphere at the football club."
Ronaldo revealed after Portugal's 3-2 defeat by Germany that he requires surgery on a foot injury that has been bothering him for three months.
"I'm going to have an operation now," confirmed the winger.
"I have had a small problem for about three months. I'll have the operation and then have a good recovery period."

Time for them to know what its like when you get s**t on by a player.

 

[Dylan]

I imagine the Glazers have no problem of benching the petulant kid. They have already said something to that effect, plus Utd are in a position where they certainly don't need to sell him for the money.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It would be nice if they shoved two fingers up at Real.

 

[fozzy]

i must admit that i would love utd to stick him in the stands for the next 5 years!!

then what career would he have!

but it want happen!

 

[Sharpys top lip]

Utd get what they deserve. Now they know what it feels like!! SAF is talking about disrespect an no morals...........pot,ketle,black??

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

i'd personally like to see a defender "stick" him in the stands, we seem to have all forgotten his cheating and diving, he gets knocked off the ball like he's jesper olsen and he's the size of joe jordan, he's a soft arse [Poor language removed] and the sooner he fecks off somewhere else the better.
i reckon the best news of the day has to be gilette an hicks saying they are now getting along and in the process of "securing transfer funds" MORE DEBT !!! what a time to take on more debt, their luck will all run out at all at once and they'll be
calling in the administrators
losing 10 points
getting kicked out of pl & cl
queuing up to use the gallows that we'll be erecting for them
they'll be like lemmings goin' off formby point
like drones walking into the sea at crosby
CANT WAIT !!!!!!!!!

 

[gordonjblair]

i must admit that i would love utd to stick him in the stands for the next 5 years!!

then what career would he have!

but it want happen!

it'd be the perfect result though, they lose him on the pitch, and no cash from a sale for a replacement...

hmmm.... wonder if Real can be persuaded to go in for Torres too?