Ronaldo assures Man Utd he'll be back
Cristiano Ronaldo has made contact with Manchester United, committing himself to the start of preseason training.
That development suggests Nigeria's United fans are more likely to see
the Portuguese ace next month than Real Madrid supporters waiting in
Spain. The winger's sudden approach also flies in the face of claims
from Madrid that he would go on strike to get his move to the Bernabeu.
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The Sun says Ronaldo dramatically made contact with Old Trafford for the first time in a month.
Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most wanted by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday and would return, as instructed, for pre-season training.
His call makes it clear Ronaldo does not envisage any move to Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day Portugal's interest in Euro 2008 ended - July 10 - and he has said he will be there.
Cristiano Ronaldo has phoned Manchester
United to say 'I’ll be back'. SunSport can reveal that the Portuguese
star dramatically made contact with Old Trafford for the first time in
a month. Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most wanted
by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday and would
return, as instructed, for pre-season training. His call makes it clear
Ronaldo does not envisage any move to Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day
Portugal’s interest in Euro 2008 ended – July 10 – and he has said he
will be there.
Neil Custis, The Sun
According to several newspapers, Reds chief executive David Gill will make it clear to Real president Ramon Calderon that Ronaldo is not for sale when the two clubs come face to face at the European Club Association meeting in Nyon, Switzerland on July 7. The Mirror claimed on Wednesday that Real plan to unveil £70million-rated Ronaldo on that date.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid star Wesley Sneijder has ruled himself out of a move to Old Trafford. Reports had suggested the Dutch midfielder could be used as bait in Real's bid to secure Ronaldo, and that Robinho could also be offered as part exchange for the Portugal international. But Sneijder has insisted "it's not happening – end of story".
no more "viva ronaldo" for you even if you stay.