Ronaldo
assures Man Utd he'll be back
Cristiano Ronaldo has made contact with Manchester United,
committing himself to the start of preseason training.
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development suggests Nigeria's United fans are more likely to see
the Portuguese ace next month than Real Madrid supporters waiting
in Spain. The winger's sudden approach also flies in the face of
claims from Madrid that he would go on strike to get his move to
the Bernabeu.
The Sun says Ronaldo dramatically made contact
with Old Trafford for the first time in a month.
Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most
wanted by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday
and would return, as instructed, for pre-season
training.
His call makes it clear Ronaldo does not envisage any move
to Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
The player was told he must be back at United three weeks
from the day Portugal's interest in Euro 2008 ended - July 10 - and
he has said he will be there.