United: Ronaldo not for sale
11 Jan 2008 - 08:02:29
Manchester United chief executive David Gill claims there is no chance of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Old Trafford despite claims that Real Madrid are back in for the in-form winger.
The 22-year-old Portugal international has been in sparkling form for the Red Devils this season after scoring 19 times in all competitions.
Ronaldo's performances have led to reports that Spanish champions Real Madrid will launch a fresh move to sign him, but Gill is adamant the former Sporting Lisbon star will not be leaving Old Trafford.
The tricky wideman has made over 200 appearances and scored 69 times since joining United in a £12.24million deal in August 2003.
"There's no chance of us selling him. Absolutely no way, whatever the money," Gill told The Sun.
"He signed a new contract last season to 2012 and we are not a selling club.
"Alex Ferguson has never let a player go when he was not happy to do so.
"Cristiano is happy here. Alex and Carlos Queiroz know his mind and what he's about.
"Everything about him is Manchester United. He's like George Best, Eric Cantona.
"You can't sell players like that and we are not going to sell players like that."