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Gill has no Ronaldo fears

13 Mar 2007 - 09:29:36

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Manchester United chief executive David Gill does not expect there to be any hitches in the club's attempts to tie Cristiano Ronaldo to a new long-term Old Trafford deal.

The Portugal international has expressed his desire to move to Real Madrid in the past, but Gill has confirmed that a new contract has been offered to the 22-year-old.

When asked if Ronaldo would still be at the current Premiership leaders next season, Gill told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Without doubt, without question.

"He has a three-year contract. He came out in the press and said we had started discussions on a new deal, Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that and they are ongoing.

"We're not putting a timeline on them - that would not be appropriate.

"But every fan can be reassured he will be a Manchester United player for a long time. The contract will reflect his performances for us and his stature in world football.

"It will be realistic to extend his deal by another two years, to 2012, the same time Wayne Rooney is signed for."