Ronaldo admits he was 'naive' to push for Real Madrid move
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Cristiano Ronaldo has attempted to smooth over differences with Manchester United supporters as he gets ready to make his long-awaited return for the club at the end of the month.
For much of the summer it was anticipated that United fans had seen the last of their Portuguese star with Real Madrid relentless in their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
Ronaldo hardly helped the situation by refusing to commit his future to Old Trafford. But the former Sporting Lisbon winger has since taken responsibility for his actions and admitted being “naïve” to push for a move to Spain.
"After we'd won the Champions League I felt that I'd help win everything there was to win," Ronaldo, who is expected to make his return from ankle surgery on Sept 27, said. "I felt maybe I needed a new challenge.
"I never hid the fact that I wanted to play in Spain, at Real Madrid in particular, and I thought it could be the right moment.
"Apart from the challenge, everyone realises that Spanish and Portuguese culture and lifestyle are more similar. I also have to recognise that my family would welcome the change,” Ronaldo added in an interview with Inside United magazine.
"The chance of being an hour's flight from my family was very attractive. The people at United, particularly the manager, understood my reasons.
"What I said publicly, which was maybe a little naive, I take total responsibility for. I just said what I thought: I have a dream of playing at Real and I thought it was time to move on.”
After winning the Champions League, Ronaldo admits his head was swayed by the prospect of fulfilling a childhood dream and was desperate for United to sanction a move to the Bernabeu.
"I knew Real were interested in me and they had, allegedly, made a substantial offer. For a while, I wanted United to accept. If we hadn't been European champions, I probably wouldn't have thought about going to Madrid. And another thing - I never wanted to leave against United's will.
"I'm 100 per cent professional and have always given my heart and soul to this club.
"If one day I leave, I want to do it knowing I did everything I could to help the club win as much as possible."
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Ronaldo : "I'll never leave Manchester United when i'm in contract even though i have expressed interest in playing for the Los Galacticos. I am professional enough to abide my contract regulations"
Caldeon : "Pssst..After that join Real Madrid..i'll pay you £140,000 p/w"
Ronaldo : "No sir..I'll be loyal to my club!"
Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim: "I'll give u £220,000 p/w"
Ronaldo : "Wokays.."
Another Robinho in the making..
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Originally posted by Master -_-:
Ronaldo : "I'll never leave Manchester United when i'm in contract even though i have expressed interest in playing for the Los Galacticos. I am professional enough to abide my contract regulations"
Caldeon : "Pssst..After that join Real Madrid..i'll pay you £140,000 p/w"
Ronaldo : "No sir..I'll be loyal to my club!"
Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim: "I'll give u £220,000 p/w"
Ronaldo : "Wokays.."
Another Robinho in the making..
why not?
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of course he regrets wanting to move to real because the money is now at man city...lol....after seeing robinho triple his pay over the course of a couple of months...why not, football is a short term career with a very long term payout.....