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United: No new deal for Ron

20 Jul 2008 - 11:22:25

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Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed they have no plans to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a wage rise following the news that he is to remain at Old Trafford.

The 23-year-old Portugal international has been courted by Real Madrid throughout the summer despite United claiming he was not available for transfer.

Ronaldo himself also fanned the flames of speculation after suggesting a move to Spain would be an attractive proposition.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson finally drew a line under the saga on Friday when he confirmed that, following talks with Ronaldo in Portugal, he would be remaining at Old Trafford.

But with the currently injured winger just 18 months into a five-year contract, Gill insists the club have no plans to open discussions on a new deal.

"He only entered into the previous contract 18 months before and, in terms of where he's at in our wage hierarchy, he's doing pretty well," he claimed.

Meanwhile, Gill has urged Ronaldo to knuckle down and show some commitment to the club.

"He entered into a new contract, his third with us, only 18 months after his previous one," he added.

"With that, we believe, go some responsibilities and obligations.

"There was an increased salary and we clearly feel there has to be some commitment and loyalty and he can't just say, 'I've entered into it, but I'll leave a year down the line', especially after the season we've just had.

"It's a two-way street and contracts are entered into with a view to getting that kind of commitment."