Ronaldo will be at Utd next season

[Shaggy]

****er.

[Chris]

Nice of him to announce he's staying given Ferguson's been saying that for the last 2 months anyway. What a lovely fella!

[Vermilion]

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will remain at Manchester United "for at least another year", according to Portuguese newspaper Publico.

Winger Ronaldo, 23, had frequently expressed his wish to leave for Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer.

"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," he said.

"Therefore, I can confirm that, next season, I will play for Man United."

Manchester United manager Ferguson said on Tuesday that the Ronaldo transfer saga was now "closed" after over two months of frenzied speculation that the player would depart Old Trafford for the Bernabeu.

Having a player on the pitch in your teams shirt when you know he doesn't want to be there, but i bet he doesn't get any stick from his fans, because Ferguscum would shout at them, tell them to stop, and they would.

I'd love it, really really love it....if he returned from this injury, got injured again-broke down and ended up missing the whole season, the Scum having forced him to stay, would have paid his wages, and would then have to watch him leave for Real Madrid as part of the pre-arranged deal that kept him at Utd for one LAST season. Heaven...............Oh, and WE win the title.

[red g]

Ronaldo has finally abandoned his desire to play for Real Madrid - at least until next summer - and instead committed himself to Old Trafford.

Any Red Devils supporters still sceptical after a summer transfer wrangle, which at one stage seemed destined to end in Ronaldo moving to Madrid, need have no fear.

"Before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want to make this clear - whoever says or writes that is lying," he told Portuguese newspaper Publico.

"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."

United had agreed with Ronaldo's desire to end speculation over the matter and were informed about the interview before last night's 0-0 draw with Juventus.

The 23-year-old is due to see a specialist in Amsterdam later on Thursday to have an updated assessment on the ankle he recently had operated.

If as expected Ronaldo is given the all clear, he will fly straight into Manchester.

Clearly, he was eager to end the speculation over his future before meeting his team-mates again - especially because a decision about where he would play this season was made last month after a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson, once Portugal had been dumped out of Euro 2008.

"He heard my arguments; I heard his - and in fact, it was settled that the best for both parties would be for me to stay," said Ronaldo, with Ferguson adding his view once proceedings at Old Trafford had reached their goalless climax.

"We cleared the air in Portugal, and the boy spoke to a few of the players as well," said the Scot.

"The thing is, he knows he is happy here and has always been happy here.

"The fans have to understand it has been a very difficult time for him. He has been offered all this money - when his dad has died a young man and he is looking after his mother, his sister and his brother.

"But once he knew my stance he settled down - and as far as we are all concerned, the matter is finished. The boy is a United player - that is what is important."

Ronaldo's renewed commitment brings some welcome good news for United, who look like heading into the opening game of their Premier League title defence against Newcastle on August 17 missing 10 senior players for one reason or another.

The virus affecting both Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick is yet to be resolved - while, despite the injury worries and confirmation they are under no legal obligation to release him, United will let Anderson stay in China to honour his Olympic commitment to Brazil.

The shadow of Madrid will still linger over Ronaldo.

"I knew Real Madrid were interested in signing me and that they had allegedly made a very high offer to Manchester United," he said.

"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."

whats fergie saying? that he couldnt support the family on his Wages at Old trafford. What a pair of cunts

[Woobus]

Aww the poor wee man, really needed that job to provide for his family. If only he wasnt a slave and allowed to go where he wanted. The United fans should sing this to him to make him feel at home

Wade in the water (children)
Wade in the water
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

If you don't believe I've been redeemed
God's gonna trouble the water
I want you to follow him on down to Jordan stream
(I said) My God's gonna trouble the water
You know chilly water is dark and cold
(I know my) God's gonna trouble the water
You know it chills my body but not my soul
(I said my) God's gonna trouble the water

(Come on let's) wade in the water
Wade in the water (children)
Wade in the water
God's gonna trouble the water

[Chrono]

I read some Manc **** on 606 write that he was torn between what was on offer at Madrid and his "love" for United. What a deluded fool

[Vermilion]

whats fergie saying? that he couldnt support the family on his Wages at Old trafford. What a pair of cunts

Ffs that's shocking, to even hint at that as an excuse as to why he may have had his head turned by Madrid.

I'd expect nothing better from Ferguscum.

[anfieldanfield]

He'll be a Madrid player this time next year.

[JohnDoe]

Good. No excuses for them when we win the title this year

[cadmium]

Good, just in time for Arbeloa to break his legs

[Jayesh87]

As well as Dimitar Berbatov, Valencia's David Villa, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax and Lyon's Karim Benzema are all on Sir Alex Ferguson's four-man hit-list of new Manchester United strikers. (PA Sport, 0924 BST)

[The Erectile Banana]

I always assumed it was gay speak for KY jelly.

As well as Dimitar Berbatov, Valencia's David Villa, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax and Lyon's Karim Benzema are all on Sir Alex Ferguson's four-man hit-list of new Manchester United strikers. (PA Sport, 0924 BST)

The good news just keeps coming.

[dww]

From the BBC gossip column:

Real Madrid are ready to sue Cristiano Ronaldo for £17m after he refused to join them. (News of the World)

Another story claims the Portugal star could have blown his move to Real forever because of his refusal to push through a transfer this summer. (Sunday Express)

[Leyton388]

LMFAO it is just one thing after another. How the **** are Madrid going to sue him on what grounds? That he said no as he was contracted to another club who did not want to sell to Real Madrid?

As much as i hate those ****ers down the road it is also pleasing to see madrid being told to **** off for once.

[The Erectile Banana]

Madrid have lost the plot.