Ramon Calderon spoke in italy on the occasion of Real Madrid’s Champions match against Inter Milan. The former white president was asked about Cristiano Ronaldo and ended up telling how his signing was in 2009 and what it meant for the Madrid club: “It was not easy to convince United, the player made things easier …”.
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“Due to the results obtained, both personally and collectively, having brought Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid was a winning bet and an undoubted success. But I had no merit, I did what any president would have done in my place. It was a unique opportunity that we could not pass up and, although it was not easy to convince Manchester, the player’s decision made things much easier “, he recounted.
“It was not easy to convince Manchester, the player’s decision made things much easier”
Ramon Calderon
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Manchester United confirmed on their website in June 2009 that they had received and accepted a large offer of about 94 million euros (80 million pounds) from Real Madrid for the Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, which would make him the most expensive transfer. of football history.
“United was excessive, but hey, it turned out to be the cheapest coup in our history. I also have excellent memories of Fabio Cannavaro and Ruud Van Nistelrooy, with whom I continue to have a relationship. Two examples as players and as people, who have helped us a lot, on the court and in the locker room, to win two consecutive championships after three years without winning any title, “added Calderón.
Finally, he spoke of the impact caused by the departure of the Portuguese star from Juventus. “Without a doubt, Cristiano’s departure did not favor them. CR7 is a player who gives a lot to the team he plays for, not only for the goals he scores, but also for his competitive spirit that infects his teammates “, he sentenced.
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