Ronaldo staying put

By Matthew Jones
May 24 2003

Ronaldo dissapoints several clubs by stating that a move to England is unlikely as he expects to stay with his club for at least another year in order to earn himself regular first team football.

Youngster Cristiano Ronaldo of Sporting Lisbon has said that he expects to stay at his club next season.

Charlton, Manchester United, Newcastle and recently Spurs all want Ronaldo, but the youngster said: "My objective is to gain a regular place in the team and to win the title and therefore it is important to be at Sporting for another year.

"I still have much to learn and it fills me with pride to play for Sporting. I don't think it would be bad for me to stay for another year so that is what I want to do."

He added: "At this moment I have a contract with Sporting.

"I have been here at the club for seven years and enjoy it here."