The Portuguese phenomenon has been linked with los
Merengues for over a year now, with club president Ramon
Calderon and sporting director Predrag Mijatovic declaring on more
than one occasion that they would wish to sign the player.
They have been criticised from various quarters for doing so, with
Sir Bobby the latest to join the chorus of critics, as he believes
Ronaldo will see out the remaining four years on his
contract.
"Ronaldo's on a long-term contract with us. I don't have to say we
expect him to honour it because he will honour it unless something
tragic happens," declared Charlton. "Do I think Ronaldo will be at
United next season? Absolutely.
"It really irritates me how people can set rumours going and
undermine people through the media. It's unethical.
"They have not got the right to undermine the way we have helped
this lad. Everybody seems to think that Real Madrid or Barcelona
are the two greatest clubs in the world. I don't think I have to
tell Cristiano that Manchester United is the biggest club in the
world."
Ronaldo himself has, on numerous occasions, declared that he is
happy at the club, but also moved to add that he wishes to play in
Spain at some point in his career.