Red Devil Red Alert Over Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United are starting to feel the first signs that another Old Trafford idol will be lured away to the Spanish capital as Real Madrid appear to have set their sights on a second ManU number 7. Will Cristiano follow in David’s footsteps?
Spanish daily ‘As’ (Ace) quotes a 50 million Euro offensive being put together by the men from Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo seen as the cornerstone of a new Merengue project as new President Ramón Calderón tries to stamp his own identity on the club.
With the Kaká bid having failed spectacularly last summer, a fresh assault on a young idol is being prepared and Manchester United are starting to feel the heat being turned up. After all, the number 7 all but threw a tantrum and wanted a move to the White House last summer.
He’s under contract until 2010, but the deal could be bettered by Madrid, so Old Trafford are pondering raising the club salary ceiling and offering the Portuguese forward a practically bulletproof lifetime contract at Manchester.
Alex Ferguson and owner Malcolm Glazer, are desperate to retain the star who’s still seen as developing his game rather than having peaked already. A Red Devils spokesman confirmed the Coach’s determination to continue counting on the player.
"Alex wants to build a future Manchester United around Cristiano and we’re working on a contract update that reflects the player’s performances and his importance to the club. This team needs him, never mind how much money Madrid offer, he’s more valuable here."
The 21 year-old is enjoying his finest season so far with 13 goals scored already and praise raining down from all corners of the sporting media. His shining performances have already earned him four all-expenses-paid R&R days in Dubai courtesy of Ferguson and Queiroz.
The only thing that remains to be seen is if Cristiano Ronaldo will follow his heart or the best offer. He’s back in the bosom of the Red Devil faithful after his stroppy summer outbursts and could well become a myth at Old Trafford, but the White House is beckoning with untold riches. Which will – or should – he choose?
By:Goal.com
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