Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has
broken ranks by claiming Cristiano Ronaldo should be allowed to
join Real Madrid if he wishes.
Ronaldo has been the transfer story of the summer, with the
Portugal winger expressing his desire to play for Real, who in turn
have made him their number one target.
'I understand Cristiano,' Tevez told AS. 'Every
footballer wants to play at Real Madrid. On the other hand, I also
think that everyone wants to play for Manchester United, but if
what he seeks is something else, I think that should be
respected.'
United have been furious with Real's public pursuit of the
player, once again reiterating this week that they have no
intention of selling their prize asset.
But Old Trafford team-mate Tevez has risked incurring the wrath
of Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming the European champions should not
stand in Ronaldo's way if he wants to leave.
'The (United) team has great players, including Cristiano
Ronaldo, of course,' Tevez added.
'It's clear that he is a very important player for us, but this
is a personal decision, which is up to only him.
'I have not talked to him, but when these things happen, neither
side feels good.'
Meanwhile, United legend Paul Scholes has warned Cristiano
Ronaldo about leaving Manchester United and believes players should
be thankful that they are playing for such an illustrious club.
'If players fancy a move and a bit of money, then good luck to
them, but when they're at a place like this, I don't think they
realise how lucky they are to be playing here,' Scholes said.
'It's always a step down [after United]. There are obviously big
clubs in the world, but while certain people think it might be a
progression if they move somewhere else, when you leave here I
don't think it is.'
Well said from scholes..nt sure if
the media using tevez to say these things again..oh well