Jul 29 2008
Cantona Tells Ronaldo To Stay Put, While Friedel Moves To Villa
Former France International, and Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona has weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s impeding transfer possibility of joining Real Madrid. King Eric, as United supporters know him, has stated that Ronaldo would be making a mistake by leaving Manchester United at this point in his career. And this time Eric Cantona is right.
I know it’s probably getting old, writing about Ronaldo and all the people that want him to stay at United, but the point is still sound. Cristiano Ronaldo will only hurt his career by going to Real Madrid, because so often the Spanish giants swallow a player and suck everything out of his skill until there’s nothing left. Leaving little chance of becoming anything like what your potential would have allowed.
The greatest example still being David Beckham, as the England International’s career has been destroyed by Real Madrid. A team whose care for players is of such a low regard, that a league of practical exile like MLS seemed a better option than staying in Spain.
Hopefully Ronaldo will realize that Manchester United want to develop his skill, and serve his needs as a player. And despite the close proximity to his home nation, Spain is only the place to go if you’ve no other option. Ask Theirry Henry what a trip to Spain before your time in the Premiership is up, is really like.
In other news of note, Brad Friedel is officially Aston Villa’s new keeper. Which in my opinion is Martin O’Neill’s best signing decision of note for a while, as Friedel has the sort of skill Villa need if they hope to steal a European football spot from one of the top five clubs above them. Although not losing Gareth Barry, and instead keeping the England man happy would also have worked nicely in their favor, but not everything works out according to plan.
Still though, a newly appointed brilliant goalkeeper is something for the positive. Now if you could only pick up a few better defenders Mr. Manager, then you’d have a football club.
