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Sir Alex says move to Madrid would be the "worst thing" for Ronaldo

21/07/2008

Sir Alex Ferguson has reiterated his desire to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford as the transfer saga shows no sign of nearing conclusion.

Speaking ahead of United's pre-season game against Orlando Pirates in Durban Ferguson said that a move to Real Madrid would be the "worst thing" for the winger.

"I have a responsibility for all my players and their futures are a big concern for a coach," Ferguson said.

"If you were asking advice and it was your son, you’d give him the best advice possible on his career and the worst thing Ronaldo could do at the age of 23 is to go to Real Madrid.

"He is at the right club and a fantastic football club and the future is that he has signed a five-year contract and has four years left. That's definite because I have seen his signature.

"In the modern-day, young lads can be twisted by the talk of money, but if you saw Ronaldo after the UEFA Champions League final, he was the happiest boy in the world.

"I genuinely believe that I know what the best club in the world is for him and that is Manchester United.

"When you have young players, you want the best for them and you want to do the best for them."