Cristiano Ronaldo : I'm Staying at Manchester United
Written by Adam Bader on Thursday, 07 August 08, 08:11 AM
This morning, news from the Spanish media reported that Ronaldo has indeed pledged his future to Manchester United. This ends the saga that was started since the start of the transfer window between the Whites and the childish Ronaldo.
In an interview with Publico, the Portuguese star takes blame for everything and take responsibility for the damages done to the relationship between Real Madrid and Manchester United. He stated that at some stage he really wanted to join Real Madrid and knew they made a large bid for him but due to his team's unwillingness to sell him it was not possible. Ronaldo also said that he will honor the shirt he currently wears thus denying that he will be forced to play and will prove his worth all over again.
"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," he told Publico.
"And, 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."
"I want to assume the responsibility for all this controversy," Ronaldo added. "It was not their fault because I was the one who publicly expressed my desire to go to Real Madrid. I ended up being, even involuntarily, the responsible one for the poor relationship between the two clubs."
"I knew that 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," he noted.
the best for both parties would be for me to stay. Therefore, I can confirm that, next season, I will play for Manchester United,".
"And, before rumours emerge saying that I will play against my will, I want
Ronaldo has also stated that his dream hasn't changed and still want to play for the Spanish giants and does not rule out a move in the near future. So I guess the case is settled, the saga is over and now we can rest in peace and so does Robinho!.
Now for another issue, Roma have expressed their interest in Real's player Baptista once again after their match against Egyptian team Al-Ahly. In an interview with AS, Roma's boss said that he would love to see Baptista a player on his squad, stating he will do a great job there and will help the team on their venture. After Van Der Vaart joined the team, I don't think Baptista has a place on the team any more, he did not show his worth and I would see the trade beneficial for all three parties.
Hamdi Al-Haddad
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I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year 
And Yayy, Robinho stays, hooray 
Now we just need to get a nice young striker who would be Higuain's future partner, I would go for Benzema, he would be affordable and willing to come and he can make a name in the starting XI too, Hala Madrid
Reply to HalaMadrid:
I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year
How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too
Reply to realmadridtalk:
Reply to HalaMadrid:I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year
How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too
Villa is better than Benzema but Benzema is 21 years old if i am not wrong and Villa is 27 
Reply to Ali123:
Reply to realmadridtalk:Reply to HalaMadrid:I'm glad Ronaldo finally gave it a rest yet something in me still wants to see him wearing the famous white shirt, oh well, we'll try again next year
How about Villa? I think he is way too better than Benzema and he is Spanish too
Villa is better than Benzema but Benzema is 21 years old if i am not wrong and Villa is 27
I think Villa is 25 or 26 but not sure, nevertheless, he is would still be good.
Vila has proven himself to be a world class striker, but I don't think Benzema is quite ready for first team football at Real Madrid.
Reply to Ruud van Nistelrooy:
Vila has proven himself to be a world class striker, but I don't think Benzema is quite ready for first team football at Real Madrid.
No, I think Benzema would adapt quickly because he is already established and a professional footballer. The thing is that, Lyon are asking for a lot of money. Another reason, I'm with the Villa option is that he is Spanish, more experienced, still young, and above all he already knows La Liga.
I am worried now Robinho has got the green light to leave, and valencia not selling Villa. Who is gonna replace Robinho now?????????????? 
48 Madridistas have commented on "Cristiano Ronaldo : I'm Staying at Manchester United"
Now I respect Ronaldo. I have always called him a coward, a kid, a jackass because he didn't come out like this and said what he wants. He is staying at Man UTD which I'm happy about, Real now should deal with Robinho whom they humiliated. I hope he will stay, but if he goes I will not blame him, Real were arrogant and disrespectful to him.
I kinda disagree , I don't have any respect for ronaldo now ... he's been bitching around wanting to join Real . He shouldn't say something he cant do .