by Obinna Cristan
Real Madrid have renewed thier long-standing interest in Cristiano Ronaldo in the light of his announcement that he has ambitions to play in Spain.This interest in the Portuguese winger was further reinforced by the club's president,Roman Calderon,who spoke publicly about his admiration of Ronaldo."Who would not want a player as Ronaldo in thier team" Calderon replied when asked if Ronaldo might join Madrid.He is one of the best players in the world.Franco Baldini,right-hand man to Madrid's sporting director,Predrag Mijatovic,and the man who negotiates all of the club's signings,recently met Jorge Mendes in London.Madrid sources has it that the meeting was to comfirm Cristiano Ronaldo as thier NO1 priority come next season.It is believed that Real is ready to offer 54 million pounds to secure Ronaldo.Real Madrid has even gone as far as meeting with Ronaldo's agent and agreeing a course of action that directors at the Santiago Bernabeu believe will end with the Portugal winger becoming thier latest galactico.Now, with Madrid ready to meet Manchester United's asking price for the winger-expected to be somewhere in the region of 80 million euros(54million pounds).It might just come down to Cristiano Ronaldo to decide where his future lies.Real is also ready to beat any contract offer made by Manchester United,matching Ronaldo's salary to that of the galacticos.6 million pounds(4million pounds) a year,after tax.Manchester United is also bent on keeping thier most priced player.They have already put down a contract offer of about 140,000 pounds a week.But it is still believed that Ronaldo might reject the contract offer in order to play for Madrid.Alex Ferguson will be comfortable with the knowledge that Ronaldo is happy in Manchester,even if the player does not speak openly about been attracted to the Spainish league.Nevertheless Calderon's remarks on wanting to sign Ronaldo will not go down well at Old Trafford,where Ferguson has been increasingly irritated by Madrid's habit of talking about thier transfer targets in the media.Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted footballer of the year-only the second player to win the award in successive seasons since its introduction 60years ago.Ronaldo,who has had a fantastic season,netted an outstanding 41 goals during the season,31 of which came in the premier league alone.So dear football-soccer fans,the question now is-Do you think Cristino Ronaldo looks better in a red or white jersey.Please make your views and comments known.
About the Author
Obinna Cristan is a football/soccer analyst.He is also writer.For more articles like the one you have just read visit:http://www.football-soccer-views.blogspot.com
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