It became one of the most bitter and complicated transfer sagas
in modern times, but it was actually quite simple. Real Madrid
wanted to spend obscene amounts of money to bring Cristiano Ronaldo
to Spain before the start of the season and United boss Sir Alex
Ferguson wasn't having it.
However, wing wizard Ronaldo, albeit focussed on Euro 2008 with the
Portugal camp for much of the summer, never did come out to quash
the rumours outright. A tabloid storm ensued and many deemed the
free-scoring Portuguese a traitor.
Recently, though, the 23-year-old has broken his silence, uttering
positive things about the Red Devils. This theme of contentment
continues in the latest quotes attributed to the FifPro World
Footballer of the Year.
He told the English press, “Last season was the best time of my
career, but I know I can get even better.
“Last season enabled me to achieve great things on many levels,
but I want to score more and win more trophies. I’m at the right
club for that.
“I’m really happy. I’m lucky, too, as I have a great
relationship with everyone at United.”
Ronaldo recently insisted he can at least equal his incredible
42 goal haul of last season before May, despite Fergie's
doubts.