Ronaldo: I'll
sign nx week
CRISTIANO RONALDO confirmed he WILL sign a new
deal at Manchester United next week.
The Portugal superstar, 23, finally quashed all the
speculation about his future — which has been driven by Real
Madrid’s fanzines.
Ronaldo said: “My future will be clear next week.
Everyone will be pleased — my club as well as me.
“I think I will definitely be here next season. Yes, I
want to stay.
“I have played five years for this club and I’d love to
stay here.
“I love the people, the players are fantastic, the
atmosphere is unbelievable, the staff are great. That is the reason
I want to stay.
“We won the most important trophies this season. I want
to do it again next season but no one knows the future.
“I want to stay, I feel very happy in the club. I win
trophies, the people are friendly, supporters are amazing,
everything is fun for me. It’s very good.”
Ferguson’s assistant Carlos Queiroz was equally
categorical about Ronaldo’s future.
Queiroz said: “Without doubt he will continue with
United. He’s very happy with us, he has a contract and there is no
fear or worry he will go.”
Ronaldo admitted it has been an astonishing turnaround
since he became Public Enemy No 1 following his World Cup spat with
Wayne Rooney two summers ago.
Back then he had publicly demanded a move to Madrid
because he felt boss Alex Ferguson and owner Malcolm Glazer had not
protected him after the Rooney row.
Now the undisputed King of English football admits the
situation has turned in his favour.
He added: “After the last two years I feel the English
people have been friendly to me. I enjoy playing in England but no
one knows the future.”
But as far as the immediate future is concerned Ronaldo
was adamant — he WILL stay at United. He said: “This is a young
team and we have everything to win next year.
“We want to win the Champions League again and we have
a good chance. We have a good team spirit.”
The 42-goal wizard is now favourite to be crowned
European and World Footballer of the Year in December.
Yet he insisted: “Of course I can get better. The goals
are not the most important thing. Maybe I will play well next year
but I won’t score as many goals.
“But I’m going to try to do my best. Every season I’ve
improved and I want to improve next year.”
