Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could be key in convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to knuckle down and stay at Old Trafford next season.
The Daily Mail says Ronaldo's camp had hoped that Sir Alex would step in to end the ill feeling that festered over United's refusal to consider a pay rise reward for the 42-goal season that helped land the domestic and Champions League titles.
They still believe there is room for a compromise whereby Ronaldo would stay at Old Trafford for another 12 months and United's pride would not be dented, having seen off Real's bid to bully their rivals into letting them have their way.
But Ferguson has backed chief executive David Gill's immovable stance over Ronaldo's contract and future. United's manager is fuming with Real's arrogance, saying: "They ride roughshod over everyone but they won't do it with us."
Ronaldo, who is having a delayed minor operation for a foot injury, is due back for pre-season training in three weeks but plans a formal weekend statement and will hope he does not have to turn up at Carrington. |
發表於 2008-6-22 08:57 AM
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