Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will stay at Manchester United next season and is not about to join Real Madrid
"Ronaldo remains a Red" and "Cristiano Ronaldo is going nowhere" on their website (www.manutd.com), adding Sir Alex Ferguson delighted reaction.
The Portugal winger has been linked with Real Madrid throughout the summer, with the Spanish club maintaining their interest even though Manchester United repeatedly stressed Cristiano Ronaldo would not be sold.
Ronaldo has hinted at a wish to move but has never publicly confirmed his intentions.
Cristiano Ronaldo had 42 goals last season as the Red Devils won the Premier League and Champions League.
Ronaldo said: 'Sir Alex Ferguson heard my arguments, I heard his and, in fact, it was settled that the best for both parties would be for me to stay.
'Therefore, I can confirm that, next season, I will play for Manchester United.
'Before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want to make this clear - whoever says or writes that is lying.
'I will play for Manchester with all my heart and soul. I will fight and honour that shirt with the same commitment and dedication as always.'
Ronaldo has also taken the blame for the transfer saga, which lasted for several months and damaged United's relationship with Real.
He continued: 'I was responsible for all this controversy.
'I was the one who publicly expressed my desire to go to Real Madrid. I ended up being, even involuntarily, responsible for the poor relationship between the two clubs.'
But he repeated that his dream of playing for Real remains and has not closed the door on a future move to the Spanish giants.
He explained: 'I knew Real Madrid were interested in signing me and that they had allegedly made a very high offer to Manchester United.
'My desire was, for some time, that Manchester had accepted my transfer to Madrid.
'Saying otherwise would be to trick people and my own consciousness.'
Cristiano Ronaldo commits to Manchester United
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