Ronaldo loving United life
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Cristiano Ronaldo has again stressed he is committed to Manchester United and says he feels ‘at home’ at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo was widely expected to move to Real Madrid in the summer, but eventually stayed at United after Sir Alex Ferguson refused to allow him to leave the club.
There had been further speculation in December that the Portugal star had already reached an agreement to move to the Bernabeu, but Ronaldo insists those stories are unfounded.
“What people are saying now is not true,” he told MUTV.
“Who says that is a liar because I am happy at the club. I want to stay here. I feel at home here. I feel very happy here.”
He added: “The boss is always important for me, not just last season but every season.
“I am at this club because of him. He saw me in a few games before I played against Manchester United – people think I came here just because I played (well) against United, but it’s not true.
“He’s always helped me and I said to him, ‘I want to be part of this club with you. I want to win trophies with you.’ He’s very important in my career, Sir Alex Ferguson.”
There had been fears that Ronaldo could face anger from his own fans when he returned to action after the events of the summer, but he says the positive reception he received simply confirmed his feeling that he is at the right club.
“I think the people don’t forget quickly what you do for the club,” he said.
“When I arrived at the stadium, to play (my first game of this season) against Villarreal, I felt a little bit of pressure, but the fans were very good and this is why I feel the Manchester United supporters are amazing.
“I love the fans because they have been brilliant with me, not just this season but every season. Like I said before, I feel at home in Manchester.”