Cristiano Ronaldo has once again reiterated his
desire to stay at Manchester United despite rumours of his future
resurfacing.
Reports over the weekend suggested that Real Madrid had agreed a
price for the winger but that has now been dismissed by United boss
Sir Alex Ferguson.
The question received a frosty response from the Scot with the
23-year-old World Player of the year also seemingly unimpressed
with the query.
The 67-year-old manager was quoted as saying that he 'wouldn't
sell Madrid a virus' during the World Club Cup in December and that
viewpoint does not seem to have softened.
"I am happy at this club. I think it is the right club," Ronaldo
said.
The reports also suggested that Real had stepped up their
interest after hearing that the Portuguese international was
growing tired of the constant rough treatment he receives in
England.
But the former Sporting ace admitted that this season was no
different to the previous five at Old Trafford.
"It has always been like that," he added.
"It is only normal this season that the defenders have kicked me
to try and stop me. It is just normal."
United moved back to the top of the Premier League on Sunday
with a last-gasp 3-2 win over Aston Villa thanks to a brace from
Ronaldo.
The win ended a run of two straight league defeats and the
player is now confident United can secure success at home and
abroad.
"We are the best team in England. We have shown that by being
top of the table. That speaks for itself." he insisted.
"We respect all our opponents but if we carry on winning, we
will win the title again. We have a chance to win everything this
season.
"First we have to beat FC Porto. After that, we must carry
on."
Ronaldo also sees similarities between his own debut against
Bolton in August 2003 and 17-year-old Federico Macheda's first
appearance for the senior team on Sunday.
The Italian youngster curled a sublime winner past Brad Friedel
to ensure a valuable three points for the champions and his
team-mate could not be more pleased for him.
"It's similar to me," he pointed out.
"The feeling is quite the same. I remember when I started to
play for Manchester against Bolton when I came on (with) 70,000
supporters - it's not easy.
"I play good, I did good skills, good passes. When Kiko
(Macheda) scored I know what he is feeling, it is one of the best
days of his life.
"He is young and he can still improve and he is good. It is good
to be involved with the first team and he scored a goal to help the
team.
"I am really, really happy for him."