Jorge Mendes Reveals How MU got Cristiano Ronaldo

DBasia.news –  Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, revealed Sir Alex Ferguson’s important role in moving his client to Manchester United rather than to other clubs. The talent of young Ronaldo then who was playing for CP Sporting Lisbon was not only spotted by Manchester United, but also by Liverpool and Arsenal.

Cristiano Ronaldo wnt through a gradual process of success, especially when he was formed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United to become a ‘monster’ in the world of football – also called Frankenstein’s football.

Ferguson galvanized Ronaldo in terms of character, quality, to the champion mentality for six years to strengthen United (2003-2009). During that time Ronaldo won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups and one Champions League – plus one Ballon d’Or.

“Ferguson has succeeded in creating a family atmosphere and that is what helped United achieve positive results on the pitch,” Ronaldo said of Ferguson on the BBC.

“Ferguson invited all the players to have lunch or have tea together. They were are like a family, and for me, Ferguson is the father in my world of football.”

That’s how Ronaldo viewed at the figure of Man United’s legendary manager. Yes, all that will not necessarily happen if Ronaldo chose Arsenal, Liverpool, or other clubs when he was strengthening Sporting Lisbon in 2003.

According to his agent, who is actually a European super agent, Jorge Mendes, it was only Sir Alex Ferguson who was eager to recruit his client at the time while other clubs just wanted to borrow him.

“I always think that the coach, in the end, is the most important component in any transfer. Cristiano Ronaldo is a perfect example,” Mendes said, as quoted by Goal.

“Every club wants him, but they all want him to have another season as a loan player back to Sporting.”

“The only person who seems willing to accept him immediately was Sir Alex Ferguson and, at the time, I had no doubt that was the best solution.”

“I made my decision without thinking twice, Manchester United is the ideal club for him. I am sure, if Cristiano Ronaldo remains at Sporting, he will not play half the matches he played for Manchester in the first season, in the end, he was selected as a player of the best team by the fans, “Mendes said.

The transfer finally became a reality in 2003. Man United recruited him with 12.24 million pounds from Sporting and was immediately given the back number 7 inheritance of George Best, Eric Cantona, and David Beckham. The rest is a timeless history.