Ronaldo a snip at £80 million says Keane
Ronaldo will wear the number 9 for Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo was a bargain at £80m, according to ex Manchester United skipper Roy Keane.
Ronaldo left the Red Devils for Real Madrid in a world-record deal but United legend Keane feels the fee was justified.
“I’m OK with it,” stated the Irishman. “It’s just the way it is.
“Clubs are prepared to pay that, people talk about Ronaldo going for £80m - I look at other players and think Ronaldo’s cheap for £80m.”
Keane, who was once the prize in a British transfer record when he moved from Nottingham Forest to United for £3.75m in 1993 added that “He (Ronaldo) is the best player in the world. Footballers are classed as entertainers and if you look at any industry, the top people get the top money.”
Real had been chasing the signature of the Portuguese star for 3 seasons and there was a feeling of inevitability when news of the switch surfaced and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had long been resigned to losing the jewel in his crown.
“He wanted to leave, it’s as simple as that,” said Ferguson. “He was going to go some time.”
“We’ve done well to keep him for so long.”
United now must face the prospect of a season without their talisman and have also lost Carlos Tevez to Manchester rivals City.
Ronaldo is expected to make his ‘Galacticos’ debut on Monday against Irish minnows Shamrock Rovers.
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