adminfootball history. United want to unveil Ronaldo on August 8 and then play him in Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial against Sevilla the day after.
But Ronaldo himself on Saturday night delivered Old Trafford chiefs a blow, insisting he has still not ruled out a new deal with Real Madrid.
He said: “I’m calm. I’m not worried about it, I know we are going to reach an agreement to sign a new deal and for that if I am honest, I’m not preoccupied about it.”
Ronaldo’s representatives have reportedly demanded around £35 million a year gross wages plus all his image rights.
As it stands Madrid are offering around £30 million a year and the same 60-40 per cent split on his image rights worth in excess of £20 million a year.
United’s plan is to pay Ronaldo (28) a basic salary in excess of £300 000 a week to make him the highest-paid player in English football.
It is understood “informal” meetings between third parties have been going on for over a year.
Meanwhile, Nani will call David Moyes today before making an announcement on his future in the next couple of days.
The Manchester United winger is a £12 million target for Monaco, Galatasaray and Napoli.
Talks over a new deal at United have stalled amid speculation linking him with a move away.
It is not yet clear whether he has a place in new boss Moyes’ plans. — The Sun.
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