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Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester City can't buy United's history - but I wouldn't rule out joining the Eastlands revolution
By Ashley Gray
Last updated at 12:13 PM on 11th November 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that no amount of spending by Manchester City can make up for the history of success at their neighbours United.
However, the former Old Trafford idol has not ruled out one day joining the Eastlands revolution.
Ronaldo left United in a world-record-obliterating £80million transfer during a summer of spending at Real Madrid that topped £220m.
New home: Cristiano Ronaldo is now a Real Madrid idol
City spent almost £120m on remodelling their squad but does not Ronaldo is not expecting a shift in power across Manchester any time soon.
Revolution: Carlos Tevez left United for Eastlands as part of City's huge spending spree in the summer
'I don't see them being above United,' said the Portugal star. 'Perhaps one day, but not yet.
'At United there are great traditions, which you can't buy in one or two years. They are created by victories.
'You need to prove again and again that you are better than the others. Manchester United has always done this and is still doing it, so they are the best.'
Ronaldo joked that he was worth even more than the eye-watering price Madrid shelled out for him, but he insisted: 'The money did not change either my character or style of play.'
There were reports earlier this year that City might have even been rivalling the Spanish giants for his signature and admits he would never say never when it comes to one day wearing the sky blue shirt.
'I don't know (about City's interest),' he said. 'I've have not heard about it. Now I'm at Madrid. Nobody knows what the future will bring. Real are the club of my dreams and I'm glad to be here.'
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By Ashley Gray
Last updated at 12:13 PM on 11th November 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that no amount of spending by Manchester City can make up for the history of success at their neighbours United.
However, the former Old Trafford idol has not ruled out one day joining the Eastlands revolution.
Ronaldo left United in a world-record-obliterating £80million transfer during a summer of spending at Real Madrid that topped £220m.
New home: Cristiano Ronaldo is now a Real Madrid idol
City spent almost £120m on remodelling their squad but does not Ronaldo is not expecting a shift in power across Manchester any time soon.
Revolution: Carlos Tevez left United for Eastlands as part of City's huge spending spree in the summer
'I don't see them being above United,' said the Portugal star. 'Perhaps one day, but not yet.
'At United there are great traditions, which you can't buy in one or two years. They are created by victories.
'You need to prove again and again that you are better than the others. Manchester United has always done this and is still doing it, so they are the best.'
Ronaldo joked that he was worth even more than the eye-watering price Madrid shelled out for him, but he insisted: 'The money did not change either my character or style of play.'
There were reports earlier this year that City might have even been rivalling the Spanish giants for his signature and admits he would never say never when it comes to one day wearing the sky blue shirt.
'I don't know (about City's interest),' he said. 'I've have not heard about it. Now I'm at Madrid. Nobody knows what the future will bring. Real are the club of my dreams and I'm glad to be here.'
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