Source: SKY_Sports
Ronaldo - Inter wanted me
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he could have joined UEFA Champions League rivals Inter Milan before he arrived at Old Trafford.[LNB] The 24-year-old admitted to speaking with the Italians while he was still at former club Sporting over a proposed move.[LNB]The meeting is not surprising given that the current FIFA World Player of Year was one of the most sought-after prospects in Europe before United finally secured his signature in August 2003.[LNB]Inter fans got a taster of what might have been when Ronaldo and United visited for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash in Milan on Tuesday.[LNB]"It has been many years and I don't remember too well," he told Corriere dello Sport.[LNB]"When I was 17 or 18 there was interest and someone spoke to me about the possibility of coming to Italy.[LNB]"I don't remember what they told me because many years have passed, but it was a thing which we discussed. Then I arrived in Manchester and I came here."[LNB]ConfidentRonaldo is confident of progressing through to the quarter-finals of Europe's premier club competition after drawing 0-0 with Jose Mourinho's men in the first leg.[LNB]After outplaying their opponents for long periods in Italy the former Sporting youngster came away frustrated that his side had failed to score a vital away goal.[LNB]"In the first half we played in a really good way and I'm surprised to have not won because we did better than Inter," he added.[LNB]"We had more opportunities to score and we have been unlucky too. I'm still a little angry because we have not won but anyway we put in a fantastic performance and I'm proud to be a part of a side like Manchester. [LNB]"We will have new opportunities to score (in the second leg) and this time we won't be wrong. I assure you. We will have our supporters and better faith.[LNB]"We will respect Inter because they are a strong side, but we don't fear them. The aim is to play as in the first-half in the San Siro. Should we do this, I'm sure the final result will be different.[LNB]"I'm confident. Considering the team we have, we can do it. I want to lift the Champions League again."[LNB]
