Real Madrid stirred by Ronaldo interest
(Soccer365.com) Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has claimed it is an "honor" that Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to join the Spanish giants.
Manchester United forward Ronaldo, who has long been a transfer target of the La Liga champions, was quoted as telling Brazilian website Terra that he would like to move to Madrid if they were willing to pay what United demand.
Calderon appeared recently to concede defeat in his chase of the Portugal star, admitting it "seems impossible" that they could land the 23-year-old - but Ronaldo's latest comments will have given fresh encouragement.
Ronaldo said: "I would like to play for Real Madrid - but only if it is true they are ready to pay what Manchester United ask of them. However, it does not depend on me."
And a delighted Calderon responded in Spanish newspaper AS: "For Madrid it is an honour to know that a player like him thinks that playing at Real Madrid would be good.
"We are proud to know that he would like to be with us."
Comments
If United let Ronaldo go we should ask for cash plus Sergio Ramos. We need to address the right back spot and he is one of the best there is. Otherwise, Ronaldo is under contract and should honor it.
Posted by: Don | June 6, 2008 08:45 PM
HHIS I should have thuoght of that!
Posted by: Macco | April 28, 2011 11:59 PM