From the Guardian:Football exclusive: Cristiano Ronaldo declares for Real Madrid

[The Esk]

'I want to play for Real Madrid, but only if it is true they are eager to pay me and Manchester United what they have been saying they will'

Full story here

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Sad that someone so wealthy still seems motivated by money.

 

[TX Bill]

I'd say that right now, Madrid are a step down from ManU. Hasn't always been that way but right now, ManU are in the catbird seat for future glory if you ask me.

 

[ToffeeDan]

Torres to Man U anyone?

TD

 

[chicoazul]

Is their star player wanting to leave as he's "outgrown" the club that brought him through?

Theres irony in there somewhere people.

 

[coyney]

Funny how its different when it happens to them though isntI hope Shrek misses his bum chum badly and follows him to sunny Spain mind you £200 grand a week might have tempted me

 

[chicoazul]

...and as much sangria as you can swallow.