Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that Manchester United fans will not turn on against Cristiano Ronaldo when he makes his return from an injury on Wednesday. The future world footballer of the year spent most of the summer end up believing that at Real Madrid, doing little to stop the spate of rumours coming from Spain.
After all, Ferguson was forced to fly out to meet the player just before United was visiting South Africa, saying that they do not sell, no matter what the actual amount they offer, and that he would be staying at Old Trafford. Ronaldo continued to be linked to the Bernabeu until the beginning of last month, when the 23-year-old has finally confirmed its intention to continue with United.
However, the long saga led many Red Devils supporters openly criticising the former Sporting Lisbon star, raising the specter of anti-Ronaldo chants when he returns to the bench after ankle surgery on Wednesday evening Champions League opener with Villarreal.
However, Ferguson is confident anger on the terraces has been Quelle and Ronaldo will receive his usual enthusiastic welcome. "I do not think he has to win the fans over," said Ferguson. "They understand that this is a young man who has been tempted by the lure of money. He said that he would like to go to Real Madrid but he has shown great maturity in recent weeks. Speaker has accepted the situation and got on with him. There is pettiness and has not thrown his toys out of the stroller. There is in all matters pertaining to Christian."
Ferguson has nothing but praise for the dedication Ronaldo has shown toward his recovery from ankle surgery. Even the United boss did not expect to see an incredible player who scored 42 goals last year back in action until early October.
His return is timely given too Michael Carrick could be out for six weeks with a broken foot, Paul Scholes is suspended against Villarreal and Dimitar Berbatov is a major doubt after suffering an explosion in the knee in the defeat on Saturday in Liverpool.
Not that Ferguson intends to Ronaldo rushed back too quickly. "We gave a lift to have around Christian, because you're talking about a truly magnificent player," said the Scot.
"Being undoubtedly involved, but is more likely to start on the bench. He has been one of the best patient I've ever seen. He has been here every day until right through 5 pm. Speaker has shown a real desire to return to play for us. We could have participated on Saturday if he had been at home. But because we were away I just felt it would be even better to give it a few days."
Carlos Tevez doubt, Ronaldo feels United can spark a life after their slow start of the season. A victory for the opening of its three Premier League matches is not what I wanted to Ferguson, especially since Sunday brings a meeting with a side including Chelsea John Terry, whose interim three-match ban following his dismissal in Manchester City on Saturday has been revoked. "Cristiano is a great player for us," said the Argentina forward.
"It's like having an extra player when he is there. He is a danger to our adversaries. It will be a major boost to have him back."
With the absence of Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney the best performance of the season so far comes in a shirt of England, United Tevez has been most obvious threat to attack.
No wonder Ferguson wants a permanent tie £ 30million deal for the former Boca Juniors man, confirmed that he happily accept. "From the first moment I came here I would have loved to sign a long-term contract," he said.
"Last year was a very successful season and it would be wonderful if the president submits a long-term contract in front of me. From what I sign it without a doubt."
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