The 'Silent Man' Speaks

Last updated : 23 June 2009 By Ed

Ronaldo speaking on holiday about impending transfer and medical in today's Sun:

"I want to take this opportunity to tell the fans of Manchester United that the important people at the club understood my reasons and that it was a mutual agreement because everyone understood my will to leave."

'He added: "Real Madrid was always a club where I wanted to play.

I want to start very strongly to play my football and thank Real Madrid for everything they did for me. It will be great to play with Kaka."

'According to Cristiano there were no problems with the medical. He said: "Everything came out perfect in the medical.

Everything has not been concluded yet but once it's all sorted out I want to go and do the pre-season.

First I want to stay here a few days on holiday to rest well so that I'm in tip-top shape when I arrive. The truth is that I can't wait to start."'