Ronaldo almost joined Arsenal

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo almost joined Arsenal, before the Portugal winger decided to move to Old Trafford.

Fergie said: “Arsene Wenger must have been close, he had him over at Highbury about 25 times!”

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he still rues missing out on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wenger admitted: “If I was to have a player from Manchester United it would be Ronaldo — because we were so close to getting him.

“We were a just few hundred-thousand pounds away. I was very close.”

The Portuguese joined Manchester United for £12.24million in 2003.

Ronaldo became the first winger ever to win the European Golden Shoe, in the 2007-2008 season.

[Source: The Sun]

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2 Comments:

  1. Alex noel odika

    November 16, 2008

    People usually say that england are bein depraved of world best, i quote them all wrong. Cos Christiano Ronaldo have or will prove them wrong again. His acheviement 2007-08 is more than fantastic, a winger to score 42goals in a season, highestgoaler both in champions & premier league, defending champion in last two & last season, defending champion of champions league also wins europen golden boot, last but not list england best. So i strongly thinks he deserves the honor. So give honor to whom honor is due , i qoute from bible. Thanks. Noel (NIGERIA)

  2. Alex noel odika

    November 16, 2008

    People usually say that england are bein depraved of world best, i quote them all wrong. Cos Christiano Ronaldo have or will prove them wrong again. His acheviement 2007-08 is more than fantastic, a winger to score 42goals in a season, highestgoaler both in champions & premier league, defending champion in last two & last season, defending champion of champions league also wins europen golden boot, last but not list england best. So i strongly thinks he deserves the honor. So give honor to whom honor is due , i qoute from bible. Thanks. Noel (NIGERIA).

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