Former Manchester United boss David Gill completely skipped Cristiano Ronaldo when discussing the most important transfers he made when he was in charge of the Red Devils.
It’s an oversight that’s causing talk across the Channel. During an interview given to Rio Ferdinand on the Youtube channel FIVE, former Manchester United boss David Gill has been asked to deliver the three most notable transfers he has completed. And the one who was at the head of the Red Devils for ten years, from 2003 to 2013, did not mention the name of Cristiano Ronaldo whom he brought in in 2003.
David Gill first cited Wayne Rooney, recruited in 2004 from Everton for 37 million euros. “Wayne (Rooney), for what he did for the club”. Then he designated Michael Carrick and finally Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra. He went on to name Edwin Van der Sar. “We had a hard time replacing Peter (Schmeichel) and we went for Edwin and he was great for us for years. »
“We always thought Cristiano Ronaldo would go to Madrid”
Ultimately, David Gill gave five names, but not that of Cristiano Ronaldo. He nevertheless returned to the departure of the Portuguese icon. “We always thought that Cristiano Ronaldo would go to Madrid at some pointhe confided. He would sign a new contract with us, but there would be an exit clause the following season. This was the £80 million, payable all at once, in advance. »
