Ronaldo saga rumbles on

12 April 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to confirm whether his future is at Old Trafford with Real Madrid insisting they still expect him to move to the Bernabeu.

Ronaldo's comments contradict those of United manager Sir Alex Ferguson who is adamant the winger will start next season in England.

Ronaldo, who is on holiday in America as he recovers from ankle surgery, told ESPN: "I don't know about the future, only God knows it. I can't say any more."

He added: "I've had hundreds of questions about Manchester United and Real Madrid. What do you want me to say? That I'm going or I'm staying?

"Great players are always hounded by great clubs. It's a normal situation. There are other great players who are in the market who are good and who other clubs want.

"I have always been hounded, not only this year. It's not strange for me, to see what happens."

Madrid are reportedly ready to offer Ronaldo massive wages, while United chief executive David Gill is adamant he will not receive a pay rise should he stay at United.

But Ronaldo, who signed a new deal at Old Trafford 18 months ago, claims any decision on his future will not be based on money.

"I want to be happy regardless of where I play," he added. "I can be happy everywhere, if I am with people I like, if I am animated, motivated.

"Am I motivated to continue at United? I am always motivated. I am ambitious and I want to always improve. I don't know the future, but I will be motivated."

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