Real Madrid Move Is Flattering For Me - Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese star has spoken for the first time since the bid was accepted by Manchester United...
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken for the first time since Manchester United accepted a bid of ?93 million from Real Madrid for him, declaring that it is "very flattering" for him.
The Portuguese star is currently away on holiday in America but told Fox Sports that "it's flattering when two of the top teams in the world want you to play for them."
With regards to the deal itself, Ronaldo revealed that he did not know actually at the time that United had accepted the bid.
"I learned about the deal here in L.A. and have heard from my people that Manchester United has accepted. However I have also been told that Madrid want to have a medical team look at me as expected," he said.
When the deal is finally confirmed, which Madrid expect will be in the next few days, Ronaldo will become the most expensive ever, eclipsing any other signings made in football.
Before that can happen though the Spanish club will send out their medical team and Ronaldo assured that he has no physical problems.
"I do not require a surgery. The hernia is nothing to worry about...I am on vacation and will remain in L.A. for a bit more," he explained.
Finally, speaking about the transfer fee, the Portugal international said, "the deal is historic. ?93 million is quite a sum of money".
