Boss: Ronaldo's staying putSir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he met with Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal last week to discuss the player's future and insists the winger will not be sold to Real Madrid.

The 23-year-old has been openly coveted by Real Madrid over the last few months with the player himself reported to be keen on a switch to the Bernabeu.

However, at a press conference in South Africa to mark the start of United's pre-season trip, the Reds' boss reiterated the club's stance that Ronaldo is going nowhere.

"The meeting went well - I think we both put across our points of view - where we stand and where the player stands," explained Sir Alex.

"I can say he'll be a Manchester United player next season. That's our stance - he won't be sold."

Many of the tabloids had speculated that comments attributed to Ronaldo over his desire to move to Madrid may have put a strain on his relationship with his manager. But Sir Alex says that has never been the case.

"It’s not a difficult position. I was on my holiday and I was not going to interrupt my holiday, believe me," he insisted after being asked why he had not commented on the matter up to this point.

"I wasn’t panicked because the player is under contract so the strength and the rights are with Manchester United.

"What we have done well is to say nothing. We’ve kept quiet on this matter and kept it private and what I said to

This confirms once and for all the our boy is family and wants to be part of the next chapter in the big book. Cant wait to see them smash Man city and shut them up, your only as good as your last win and we all know how much the red devils won last year.....wacky tacky and his crew are in for a tough season....bring it on

Fergie is a 2 faced wan**** , after all thats gone on with Ronaldo , he then goes and does it to Berbatov !! whats that all about , I hope the PL throw the book at them "cant see it " makes me sick to the teeth , spurs wrote them a letter saying the player wasnt for sale they then come out and say the have put a bid in for him and will get him ........



ok rant over

I have been a supporter of MU all my life and I appreciate Ronaldo's contributions to the club's successes in 2007 and 2008. However, I find his recent statement about being a slave unacceptable. Sir Alex should sell him to Real Madrid but at a price of say 50 million euros! Then use the money to further strengthen the club so as to achieve the treble again! He always chokes in the big games anyway. ungrateful c***

He is as arrogant as they come but an absolute legend in IMO.

"Who the feck are Man United?" "When Leeds go marching on and on"

What division are you in again?

just for the record, i met ronaldo in amsterdam at schipol airport

Pokland, amazing......Do tell about the meeting.......Was he approachable?.......What did you say to him?????

utd might keep him for another season then he,s off.

Tottenham have reported Man Utd to the FA based on quotes attributed to Ferguson by a Sun Reporter.........................
We all believe everything that is written in the Sun..............right ?????

This post has been edited by stoney: Jul 22 2008, 07:34 AM

I believe khun Ronny will honour the terms in his contract and do the right thing. Thats is unless he gets on the wrong side of the gaffer gets sent packing just like becks, Ruud etc......