Cristiano Ronaldo Rules Out Imminent Return To Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he misses Manchester United but has ruled out an imminent return to the club he left for Real Madrid.
Although the forward, who has two years remaining on his contract, has
been linked with a move to United and the champions would be keen to
re-sign him, Ronaldo says he is happy in Spain.
"I miss English
football," he said. "For me, it was [some] of the best years in my
career when I was there in Manchester United. Everyone knows that it is a
club that is still in my heart and I really, really miss. But now my
life is in Spain. I am enjoying playing there, too."
The
28-year-old did not, however, rule out a move back to United. "Part of
my life is there, but in the future we never know. I am really, really
happy in the Spanish league." Ronaldo has so far refused to
discuss new terms with Real but it would require United to offer £60m
for the Spanish club to consider selling a player who has scored 146
goals in 135 appearances for them. It is unclear whether Ronaldo's former team-mate, Wayne Rooney, was able to meet David Moyes, United's new manager, at Carrington on Wednesday to discuss his future at the club. That leaves only Thursday to begin resolving an issue that has been lingering for six weeks.
After
MUTV, the club's in-house television station, confirmed that Moyes's
first press conference will be on Friday, the Scot may want to have at
least one serious discussion with the striker he sold when Everton
manager in 2004 so that he can answer questions about the 27-year-old's
future at United.
Roberto MartÃnez, Moyes's successor at Goodison,
has signalled that the United manager will not find it easy to prise
Leighton Baines from Everton, after an initial £12m bid was rejected. "I
think Leighton is more than a player, he is an icon," MartÃnez said.
"He represents a lot about our football club and I am really, really
excited about Leighton. This is a big season for him and for us as a
club. When you are the left-back of this football club, and the level
that he has been reaching over the last few years consistently, it shows
me that he is the best left-back in the country. I can't wait to start
working with him."
He continued: "Leighton is a phenomenal
performer and has become a very consistent player for Everton. A lot of
people get upset when other clubs show interest in their players but I
feel it is compliment. Leighton is vital for our future and what we are
going to achieve at the club."
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