Manchester United talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped the
biggest hint yet that he will stay at Old Trafford next season.
Once again, Ronaldo has been the centre of attention this week
after former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claimed the best
player in the world would arrive at the Bernabeu this summer.
Sir Alex Ferguson decided not to respond, beyond the
tongue-in-cheek statement that clubs ‘find it easy to get players
off us don’t they?’.
However, Ronaldo has offered his own assessment of the
situation.
With three Premier League clubs in the Champions League
semi-finals for the third successive year, there is no doubt where
the power in European football lies at present.
And it seems Ronaldo may opt to remain at Old Trafford to
further his medal collection.
“It is a great feeling and I love to play here,” the Portugal
superstar told Setanta Sports.
“I am very happy here. I want to win more trophies here. At the
moment I think I am at the right club.
“And I want to win trophies next season as well.”
United must tackle Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final,
their first two-legged meeting with English opposition.
“It is not luck that there are three English teams in the semi
final of the Champions League,” observed Ronaldo.
“In my opinion it is because the Premier League is the toughest
league and the most competitive league with the best players.”
First, United must tackle Everton in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final
and then Portsmouth at Old Trafford on Wednesday as they look to
consolidate their position at the Premier League summit.
A pair of victories would keep United on course for an
unprecedented quintuple, an aim Ronaldo admits will be tough to
complete, but one he does not rule out.
“We have this opportunity, but it will be difficult to win the
five trophies,” he added.
“It is not impossible; we have to play against Everton and that
will be a tough game, but everyone knows if we win we are in the
final again.”
