Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed Real Madrid tried to lure him out of Manchester United a number of times, and he understands the Spaniards are doing the same with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Van Nistelrooy claims he was in a similar situation as Ronaldo and finally joined Los Merengues in 2006.
As a consequence he thinks that the Portuguese will be recruited from the Old Trafford outfit next year.
“(When I was at United) I almost signed with Real Madrid several times,” he told a press conference. “I didn’t say it before because it was pretty much similar as Cristiano’s situation.
“I did score 80 goals in 100 games and Madrid planned to sign me, but United said they should wait a bit, and they are now doing the same with Cristiano.
“As far as I’m concerned I believe we will sign him next year. He wants to come down here and when a player wants to leave, keeping him is hard.
“We will be team-mates again. He is a spectacular player at the age of 23.”
The Manchester United legend commented on Sir Alex Ferguson’s character, and he said: “He only speaks Scottish. It becomes difficult when what he expects do not happen.
“He is a nice person, but he can change and send you a boot in the face. He has been at United for 25 years and rules there."
The striker has revealed he plans to carry on playing football for three or four more years, as he still feels capable of showing his best level.
“I am 32, played 15 seasons and I am thinking of retiring at when I turn 35 or 36. I feel good physically, and that is why I retired from international football, in order to be able to rest and be available for Real Madrid.
“This decision was tough to make because my head told me something and my heart the contrary. I still do not feel tired regarding my age.
“At Madrid we work with doctors and make many tests, they control us a lot.”
what a ruud cunt..
Criticising Fergie (and not for the first time)
Doing his best to bring up the Ronaldo saga again (which makes him just as bad as Schuster and Calderon). Even Heinze has shut up about it. This is twice in the last week now by Ruud! I reckon its to piss of Fergie personally. Ruud isn't that stupid, he knows how annoyed SAF got with Real Madrid last summer and he knows it will annoy him.
Admitting that he wanted to leave several times, despite saying otherwise when he left and how hard it was to leave
he really should just shut up.
still bitter he lost his place to Saha, now that saha has left, it's time to 'fang ma hou pao'
he is a great player. man u shouldnt have sold him.
he is gd when becks is theere
Originally posted by soccerbest:Criticising Fergie (and not for the first time)
Doing his best to bring up the Ronaldo saga again (which makes him just as bad as Schuster and Calderon). Even Heinze has shut up about it. This is twice in the last week now by Ruud! I reckon its to piss of Fergie personally. Ruud isn't that stupid, he knows how annoyed SAF got with Real Madrid last summer and he knows it will annoy him.
Admitting that he wanted to leave several times, despite saying otherwise when he left and how hard it was to leave
he really should just shut up.<!-- / message -->
given the education he got, and the head damage he got from heading, just ignore him..