Cristiano Ronaldo says he hopes to "complete his dream" of moving to Real Madrid, despite Manchester United insisting he is "not for sale". The European champions said on Friday: "We are not listening to offers." But the Portugal winger, 23, has signalled his intention to "take advantage of a great opportunity".
"Everybody knows what I want but things don't only depend on me," he said. "I am not the person who decides but I hope to complete my dream."
Ronaldo stated that he made up his mind before the Champions League final that he wanted to leave United for Real.
And he revealed that Luiz Felipe Scolari, about to take over at Chelsea after Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, advised him to make the move. i don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision
Cristiano Ronaldo"It is a dream, a step forward," Ronaldo replied when asked about the prospect of playing at the Bernabau.
"For me, it is a great opportunity and, as Scolari says, that train passes by only once and we have to take advantage of it." Ronaldo indicated he will make a public statement about his plans over the next few days.
He said he had not spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson, who is on holiday in France, during his participation in Euro 2008. And he insisted he is not worried about upsetting the United manager, who he is set to meet for talks about his future following Portugal's exit against Germany on Thursday.
"It is my opinion," added Ronaldo. "That is why I don't mind if people get upset. It is my decision. It is what I want."
The midfielder was in scintillating form throughout the domestic season and scored 42 goals as United clinched a Premier League and Champions League double.
United have already reported Real Madrid to world governing body Fifa over their public courtship of Ronaldo, although the organisation decided to take no formal action.
Ronaldo's possible transfer fee has been put at between £50m and £80m.
"United might make a stand for a period of time," agent Phil Smith told BBC Radio 5 Live. "But clearly you don't want to destroy the atmosphere at the football club."
Ronaldo revealed after Portugal's 3-2 defeat by Germany that he requires surgery on a foot injury that has been bothering him for three months.
"I'm going to have an operation now," confirmed the winger.
"I have had a small problem for about three months. I'll have the operation and then have a good recovery period."
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