Sir Alex, who has been the most staunch of all opposition in
trying to keep the Premier League Player of the Year away from the
Spanish champions, has suggested he believes Ronaldo will be
staying, by naming him as one of the key players in the club's
not-too-distant future, of which the Scotsman is highly
optimistic.
"As I have pointed out before, we have got the strongest squad in
my time as manager here," he told One United magazine.
"And what's more, it's going to get even stronger.
"We have a pool of players with time on their side. Some of them
are so young that, at times, I have wondered how they have
delivered such a technically high level of football.
"But the best is yet to come because so many of them have not yet
reached their football maturity. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo,
Wayne Rooney, Anderson and Nani are only just setting out on their
careers.
"Their potential is enormous and I hope, like me, you are thrilled
to be in on the start of their adventure with United.
"Stay with us, because these special players are not finished
yet.
"The football world lies at their feet!"
Is Sir Alex in for a surprise?