Van Gaal to Bid for Cristiano Ronaldo Though He doesn’t expect Madrid to Sell
Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has revealed he will try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo but does not expect Real Madrid to sell.
The 29-year-old has repeatedly stated his desire to return to his former club which he left in 2009 for a then-world record £80m fee and now, Van Gaal has said a transfer is possible.
“Players like Ronaldo give a lot of extra to a team, but I don’t think Real Madrid shall sell him”, the Dutch coach said. “it’s always a discussion in the papers, and I don’t think the media shall buy Ronaldo.”
Ronaldo hinted last month he would be interested in returning to Old Trafford. Just before Manchester United’s pre-season clash with Madrid, he told MUTV: “I love Manchester and you never know in football. Of course I’m happy at Real Madrid; it’s my home, it’s my club, but United treated me unbelievably, so you never know.
“I am still in contact with some people there because I had a good relationship with everybody – it was like my second family.”
