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Premier League - Ronaldo: Real link 'is a lie'


Ronaldo dazzled for United last season, scoring 42 goals in all competitions as the Red Devils won the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

That form led Spanish champions Real Madrid to pursue the 23-year-old during an unsuccessful summer transfer saga, which angered United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

But Real Madrid director Pedro Trapote was quoted in December claiming that his club have a deal in place to sign the Ballon D'Or winner at the end of this season.

Ronaldo, though, has reiterated that the claim is false. "There's always speculation," he said, " not just about me, but about the future of players all around the world.

"People were speaking about me this summer but that was normal because of what I did during the season.

"What people are saying now (the recent speculation about an agreement with Real Madrid) is not true.

"Who says that is a liar because I am happy at the club, I want to stay here. I feel at home here. I feel very happy here."

Meanwhile, Ronaldo admits he felt under pressure to impress after a summer of rumours, but was not worried that fans would turn against him.

"I think the people don't forget quickly what you do for the club," he added. "When I arrived at the stadium, to play (my first game of this season) against Villarreal, I felt a little bit of pressure.

"But the fans were very good and this is why I feel the Manchester United supporters are amazing.



C.Ronaldo Quick Stats


Ronaldo Stats
→ Total Goals For Man Utd ≡ 102
→ Total Goals Season 07-08 ≡ 42
→ Goals THIS Season 08-09 ≡ 9
→ Premier League Goals 08-09 ≡ 8
→ European Cup Goals 08-09 ≡ 0
→ Total Matches Played ≡ 262
→ Current Fitness ≡ Match Fit
→ PremierLeague Scoring rank ≡ 9
→ Salary ≡ £120,000 per week

(last updated: 2nd Jan 2009

Latest Statistics

Year : 2008::
Games : 15
Starting Line-up : 14
Substitutions : 1
Goals : 8
Penalties : 1
Yellow Cards : 3
Red Cards : 1
Minutes Played : 1229