Ronaldo keen on Man reunited as Real Madrid star wants to partner Rooney

25 February 2010 11:44
Cristiano Ronaldo would love to play in the same team as Wayne Rooney again.[LNB]The Portugal forward left Manchester United for Real Madrid in an £80million move last summer but Rooney has made sure Ronaldo has not been missed at Old Trafford.[LNB]England striker Rooney has scored 27 goals in all competitions this season and Ronaldo has been keeping a close eye on his former team-mate.[LNB] Dream team: Ronaldo (left) and Rooney combined to great effect for United[LNB]'It doesn't impress me because I know the quality Rooney has. He was always brilliant when I played with him,' he said. 'I played with him for three or four years and he was always brilliant, not just this season.[LNB]'This season he has played very well and scored many goals but he is still the same player. He is fantastic and a winner.[LNB]'I hope to play with him again some day. I don't know if this is possible but I am really happy for him and for all the players at Manchester.'[LNB]Ronaldo famously winked at the Portugal bench after playing a part in Rooney's sending off as England crashed out of the 2006 World Cup in Germany.[LNB]But the pair put the spat behind them and terrorised defences as United claimed three Premier League crowns in a row before Ronaldo left for Spain. [LNB] Anderson agony: Season over for Man United midfielder after latest injuryFabio Capello's captain crisis as Rio Ferdinand is ruled out of England's friendly against EgyptRooney is the talk of world football as national bosses gather in South AfricaRest and reality... Fergie reveals the only way to save Ferdinand's careerUnited will win the title! Vidic warns Chelsea their lead at the top won't lastMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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