[球員] Ronaldo signs new deal at Man Utd
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Ronaldo signs new deal at Man Utd
Last Updated: Friday, 13 April 2007, 09:42 GMT 10:42 UK
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Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new five-year contract with Premiership
leaders Manchester United.
The 22-year-old Portuguese winger has ended speculation over his future after
being linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"I am delighted. I spoke with Sir Alex Ferguson about my future and everyone
knew that I wanted to stay," he said.
"I am very happy at the club and I want to win trophies and hopefully we will
do that this season."
United boss Ferguson added: "It is fantastic news, it emphasises the point
that Cristiano is happy here and that he is at the right club.
"He has a great relationship with the team, staff and the fans and he will go
on to be one of Manchester United's great players."
Ronaldo has been in scintillating form for United this season as they aim to
win the treble of the Champions League, the Premiership and the FA Cup.
He is also the favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
Ronaldo joined United from Sporting Lisbon for £12m in August 2003, agreeing
a five-year contract which he extended by a further two years in November
2005.
He was strongly linked with a move following the World Cup, where he was
involved in controversy with his involvement in Wayne Rooney's sending-off in
Portugal's quarter-final win over England.
But Ronaldo has returned to England to lead United's charge on the treble and
took his goals tally to 20 with a double in the midweek rout of AS Roma.
Many pundits believe he is currently the best player on the planet, with
team-mate Patrice Evra even suggesting he had the ability to make the same
impact as Pele and Maradona.
Rather than shy away from such comparisons, Ferguson has embraced them.
"At 22, he has the same skill factor as Maradona and Pele," said the Scot.
"He is one of the best signings I have ever made. The measurement of his
improvement this year is astronomical.
"In terms of top-flight football, where do you find a winger who has scored
20 goals. It is incredible.
"Without question, Cristiano is getting to the level of best player in the
world.
"Thereafter, it is up to others to decide whether he is as good as Maradona
and Pele. That is the challenge in front of him now."
Ronaldo began the 2006/7 campaign under a cloud after the adverse publicity
he received following his part in England's World Cup demise.
But Ferguson said he always felt Ronaldo would cope with the flak that came
his way.
"We had dinner with him in Portugal and stressed this had happened before to
David Beckham," revealed Ferguson.
"It is a seven-day wonder really.
"There is nothing wrong with booing. We get booed at most places. But he had
the nerve to handle it. He still gets a bit of it but that is only because he
is a great player."
Ferguson also expressed supreme confidence Ronaldo has made a wise decision
to stay where he is.
"There was no reason for him to think about leaving, other than the fact
people perceive Real Madrid as a club for galacticos, or whatever they call
them," said the United boss.
"They have this notion about themselves and Barcelona are a fantastic club,
too, but I can't say they are miles in front of Manchester United.
"Most people recognise we are one of the biggest clubs in the world and we
believe Cristiano is in the right place."
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