That is of course, according to Man-U manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Stunned about the possibility that he just might lose his biggest star coming to the brand new 2008-09 English Premier League season, Sir Alex Ferguson says it would be a big mistake in Cristiano Ronaldo’s part if he decides to leave Old Trafford and play for Real Madrid.

In case you’ve been living under a rock lately, Spanish football giants Real Madrid has been lobbying for Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to come and join them in the coming Spanish football season.

And while Cristiano Ronaldo himself has already declared that he indeed wants to play for Real Madrid, Man-U, as of press time, still claims the Portugese phenom is NOT FOR SALE.

Sir Alex Ferguson is obviously disappointed with these developments. And while he continues to keep the Portugese phenom in the Man-U roster ‘’by any means necessary,'’ he goes on and tells the public that the 23-year-old winger needs to stay at Old Trafford if he is to grow as a player.

As if the guy has a choice eh?

‘’I have a responsibility for all my players and their futures are a big concern for a coach,'’ Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said. ‘’If you were asking advice and it was your son, you’d give him the best advice possible on his career.'’

‘’I honestly believe that could be the worst thing he could do; going to Real Madrid. He’s 23 years old and he’s at a fantastic football club. It’s the best for him.'’

‘’The future is he signed a five-year contract last year and he has four years left. That’s definite. I know that, I’ve seen his signature. I feel I’m being strapped in and crucified here!'’

‘’Young lads can be twisted by the talk of money and the moves that are happening all the time in modern-day football. After the final in Moscow he was the happiest boy in the world. I think he knows genuinely where the best club is to be and that’s Manchester United.'’

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