Ron strongly hints at Utd stay

18 April 2009 18:28
Cristiano Ronaldo has given the strongest possible hint that he will remain at Old Trafford for next season at least.[LNB] The Portuguese superstar was linked to a move to Real Madrid for most of last summer, with speculation dominating the headlines.[LNB]This transfer talk re-surfaced again this week when former Real president Ramon Calderon claimed Ronaldo would arrive at the Bernabeu this summer.[LNB]But Ronaldo himself says Old Trafford is the right place to be at present as the European champions chase an unprecedented quintuple.[LNB]Great feelingHe said: "It is a great feeling and I love to play here.[LNB]"I am very happy here. I want to win more trophies here. At the moment I think I am at the right club.[LNB]"And I want to win trophies next season as well."[LNB]English clubs are dominating European football at present, with three Premier League sides making the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for a third successive year.[LNB]Fair reflectionRonaldo believes this is a fair reflection of the standard of the Premier League, saying: "It is not luck that there are three English teams in the semi-final of the Champions League.[LNB]"In my opinion it is because the Premier League is the toughest league and the most competitive league with the best players."[LNB]United take on Everton in an FA Cup semi-final on Sunday as they bid for the quintuple, with Ronaldo looking forward to the challenges ahead.[LNB]He said: "We have this opportunity, but it will be difficult to win the five trophies.[LNB]"It is not impossible; we have to play against Everton and that will be a tough game, but everyone knows if we win we are in the final again."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports