Portugal's World Cup greatest player Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale, according to his English club Manchester United.
"The club confirms that there is no possibility of Cristiano being sold," United said in a statement. "Cristiano recently signed a new deal until 2010 and the club fully expects him to honour that contract," the statement posted on the club's official Web site said.
"The team board will not listen to any offers for Cristiano."
In fact, British newspapers have speculated that Ronaldo might want a move away after at least partially blaming the 21-year-old for the sending-off of his club team mate Wayne Rooney in Portugal's World Cup clash against England.
According to those newspapers, Ronaldo is linked with a move to Real Madrid, quoting the Spanish giants' new coach Fabio Capello as being interested in the 21-year-old.
"Manchester United has noted the increasing media speculation over the possible trade of Cristiano Ronaldo," the statement continued.
"We all know that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest young stars in world football as demonstrated by his performances at the World Cup in Germany and Manchester United is not in the business of selling their best young players."
We must remember that Portugal beat England on penalties, then lost their semi-final 1-0 to France.
"The club confirms that there is no possibility of Cristiano being sold," United said in a statement. "Cristiano recently signed a new deal until 2010 and the club fully expects him to honour that contract," the statement posted on the club's official Web site said.
"The team board will not listen to any offers for Cristiano."
In fact, British newspapers have speculated that Ronaldo might want a move away after at least partially blaming the 21-year-old for the sending-off of his club team mate Wayne Rooney in Portugal's World Cup clash against England.
According to those newspapers, Ronaldo is linked with a move to Real Madrid, quoting the Spanish giants' new coach Fabio Capello as being interested in the 21-year-old.
"Manchester United has noted the increasing media speculation over the possible trade of Cristiano Ronaldo," the statement continued.
"We all know that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the brightest young stars in world football as demonstrated by his performances at the World Cup in Germany and Manchester United is not in the business of selling their best young players."
We must remember that Portugal beat England on penalties, then lost their semi-final 1-0 to France.
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