Manchester United starlet Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he shunned approaches from Valencia and Juventus to stay at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese international has established himself as one of Europe's brightest prospects since joining United from Sporting Lisbon two-and-a-half years ago.
He proved his commitment to The Red Devils by signing a two-year contract extension back in November that ties him to the Premiership outfit until 2010.
However, it has now come to light that some of Europe's biggest clubs have tried to prise him from United despite that bumper deal.
Indeed, the player himself claims he had the chance to leave England, but intends to stay at Old Trafford at least until his current contract expires.
"I want to stay at Manchester United until 2010," Ronaldo told Brazilian newspaper 'Lance'.
"I have proposals from various clubs including Valencia and Juventus, but I want to stay here."
The 20-year-old also went on to insist he has a long way to go before establishing himself as a United great, despite comparisons with the likes of former favourite David Beckham and Brazilian star Ronaldinho.
"I feel very honoured by these comparisons, but I have a long way to go to become Beckham's replacement and to play like Barcelona's Ronaldinho," he added.
-Sky Sports
The Portuguese international has established himself as one of Europe's brightest prospects since joining United from Sporting Lisbon two-and-a-half years ago.
He proved his commitment to The Red Devils by signing a two-year contract extension back in November that ties him to the Premiership outfit until 2010.
However, it has now come to light that some of Europe's biggest clubs have tried to prise him from United despite that bumper deal.
Indeed, the player himself claims he had the chance to leave England, but intends to stay at Old Trafford at least until his current contract expires.
"I want to stay at Manchester United until 2010," Ronaldo told Brazilian newspaper 'Lance'.
"I have proposals from various clubs including Valencia and Juventus, but I want to stay here."
The 20-year-old also went on to insist he has a long way to go before establishing himself as a United great, despite comparisons with the likes of former favourite David Beckham and Brazilian star Ronaldinho.
"I feel very honoured by these comparisons, but I have a long way to go to become Beckham's replacement and to play like Barcelona's Ronaldinho," he added.
-Sky Sports
Buy on AliExpress.com
