It looks likely that Cristiano Ronaldo will face an uncomfortable few days after admitting he wants to leave Manchester United.
The winger stated on Friday that it would be a "dream" and a "step forward" to sign for Real Madrid, and went on to confirm that Luiz Felipe Scolari's advice was a factor in his decisions.
"For me it is a great opportunity and, as Scolari says, that train passes by only once and we have to take advantage of it" said Ronaldo.
Ronaldo must now return to Manchester to face a presumably furious Alex Ferguson, but the winger's bravado/arrogance is such that he appears unconcerned about the 'hairdryer' related horrors that may await him.
"I don't know what I have to say to him," he said. "I have to say what I want and what I think.
"It is my opinion. That is why I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."
The Daily Mail claims that Ronaldo will have to meet an angry Ferguson - a man continuously irked by Real's constant pursuit of Ronaldo - when the players involved in Euro 2008 are expected to report for pre-season training on July 14.
Ferguson has expressed his confidence that Ronaldo will not be sold on a number of occasions, even going as far as to claim the Glazer family will leave him to "rot" in the stands rather than sell him.
However, whether in reality a club of even United's size can afford to pay Ronaldo's substantial wages and ignore potential bids of around £70million remains to be seen.
United seem determined not to let their man go without a fight, if at all. The club released a terse statement on their website on Friday morning, stating in no uncertain terms that they have no intention of selling their prize asset and best player.
'Further to Friday's press speculation about where Cristiano Ronaldo's future lies, the club has moved to reiterate its stance on the matter: United are not listening to offers. The club reaffirmed to ManUtd.com on Friday morning that the 23-year-old United star is 'not for sale.'
The winger stated on Friday that it would be a "dream" and a "step forward" to sign for Real Madrid, and went on to confirm that Luiz Felipe Scolari's advice was a factor in his decisions.
"For me it is a great opportunity and, as Scolari says, that train passes by only once and we have to take advantage of it" said Ronaldo.
Ronaldo must now return to Manchester to face a presumably furious Alex Ferguson, but the winger's bravado/arrogance is such that he appears unconcerned about the 'hairdryer' related horrors that may await him.
"I don't know what I have to say to him," he said. "I have to say what I want and what I think.
"It is my opinion. That is why I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."
The Daily Mail claims that Ronaldo will have to meet an angry Ferguson - a man continuously irked by Real's constant pursuit of Ronaldo - when the players involved in Euro 2008 are expected to report for pre-season training on July 14.
Ferguson has expressed his confidence that Ronaldo will not be sold on a number of occasions, even going as far as to claim the Glazer family will leave him to "rot" in the stands rather than sell him.
However, whether in reality a club of even United's size can afford to pay Ronaldo's substantial wages and ignore potential bids of around £70million remains to be seen.
United seem determined not to let their man go without a fight, if at all. The club released a terse statement on their website on Friday morning, stating in no uncertain terms that they have no intention of selling their prize asset and best player.
'Further to Friday's press speculation about where Cristiano Ronaldo's future lies, the club has moved to reiterate its stance on the matter: United are not listening to offers. The club reaffirmed to ManUtd.com on Friday morning that the 23-year-old United star is 'not for sale.'
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