I really dont mind the sale of Ronaldo to Real, but to pay 80 million for a player when I can use that 80 million and build a decent squad to challenge for Europe is absurd. Its a lot of money that is being involved in here, but I like to see Ronaldo out of United. He's been the main player of United for the past 2 seasons, the reason why they have been winning games is because of his free kicks, dribbles and what nots.
Take Ronaldo away, and quite simply the best player in the world (barring his diving) is gone. I dont see how Ribery or whoever that United will bring in as a replacement, will fill up the big shoes that he has left behind. I dont see how someone is going to carry the goalscoring burden on his own, and its with greed that this was accepted. Yes for 80 million, they can buy 2 world class players, and I'm pretty sure they'll be added to the side to make United's stronger as well, I see them bolstering their strikers etc, and maybe even even offer Tevez a new contract.
But for now, even before they get the money, I prefer to think that if you take Ronaldo away from them, they're crippled. Ronaldo is what makes them tick and I'll be happy to see him leave, that may mean a better chance for us to lift that title!
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