Here’s how a selection of United fans reacted on social media to the Ronaldo talk.
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“When I was talking with him he said “but you know the way I love Manchester United”.
There appears to be many factors that could play a part in whether or not winger remains in Spain for the foreseeable future, but there is a common belief for many that his return wouldn’t be a smart move for either himself or United.
Former Red Gary Neville, best friend of United assistant-manager Ryan Giggs, tweeted last week: ‘I would sign Ronaldo tomorrow. He’s the father of 15-year-old Ben Lederman, who was the first USA player ever admitted to Barcelona’s famous La Masia youth academy in 2011. Ronaldo will be hoping to be amongst the goals this weekend as Real Madrid host Barcelona in El Clasico.
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoved a reporter’s microphone out of his face on Monday, sparking yet more rumours of frustration from the Portuguese star.
Super agent Jorge Mendes, speaking to Canal Plus recently [as per Le 10 Sport], confirmed that Ronaldo is not looking to leave Real and plans to be at the Spanish capital for some time yet.
United have been bullish in recent transfer windows and are eager to return to winning silverware after a dip in form following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
Although their style of football might not be easy on the eye, Manchester United’s defensive solidity might just win them the league title.
MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): De Gea 7; Young 6, Jones 6 (McNair 69, 6), Smalling 7, Blind 6; Schneiderlin 7, Schweinsteiger 7; Mata 7 (Pereira 79, 6), Herrera 7 (Rojo 26, 5), Lingard 7; MEMPHIS 8.
“They do what Louis van Gaal likes, and what he likes is a disciplined set-up that attacks when possible, but goes sideways a lot, that waits for its opportunities, and then gets at you”.
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Madrid are reportedly thinking about selling the striker, who has not scored in 10 of the 16 games this season, he is arguably their best ever player, but has fallen out with the coach and president.
