Cristiano Ronaldo has once again reiterated his desire to stay at Manchester United, despite yet more rumours emerging regarding a possible move to Real Madrid.
Reports over the weekend suggested that a deal has been done between United and Real for the transfer of the Portuguese star this summer.
Neither the player nor his manager Sir Alex Ferguson were happy that the issue was raised again ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash with FC Porto.
Ferguson wondered aloud "how many times" more he would have to endure this line of questioning before describing the continued speculation as "pathetic". Ronaldo shrugged and said: "We always have this question."
One of the reasons Ronaldo is said to favour a move to La Liga is that he has become fed up of being targeted by opposition defenders, eager to stop him by whatever means possible.
But the 23-year-old admitted that the treatment he received this season was no different to the previous five at Old Trafford.
"It has always been like that," he said.
"It is only normal this season that the defenders have kicked me to try and stop me. It is just normal.
"I am happy at this club. I think it is the right club.
"We are the best team in England. We have shown that by being top of the table — that speaks for itself.
"We respect all our opponents but if we carry on winning, we will win the title again."
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Reports over the weekend suggested that a deal has been done between United and Real for the transfer of the Portuguese star this summer.
Neither the player nor his manager Sir Alex Ferguson were happy that the issue was raised again ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash with FC Porto.
Ferguson wondered aloud "how many times" more he would have to endure this line of questioning before describing the continued speculation as "pathetic". Ronaldo shrugged and said: "We always have this question."
One of the reasons Ronaldo is said to favour a move to La Liga is that he has become fed up of being targeted by opposition defenders, eager to stop him by whatever means possible.
But the 23-year-old admitted that the treatment he received this season was no different to the previous five at Old Trafford.
"It has always been like that," he said.
"It is only normal this season that the defenders have kicked me to try and stop me. It is just normal.
"I am happy at this club. I think it is the right club.
"We are the best team in England. We have shown that by being top of the table — that speaks for itself.
"We respect all our opponents but if we carry on winning, we will win the title again."
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