Scolari & Nani Expect Ronaldo Move

Felipe Scolari, Chelsea's brand new manager, believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should move on to Real Madrid, and that United can do nothing to stop him!

Speaking after crashing out of Euro 2008, Big Phil said "It is his [Ronaldo's] dream to play for Real Madrid, and I am sure Cristiano will fulfil his dream whatever the difficulties."

Ronaldo, who is due to have surgery in Manchester on a foot problem this week, has upset United supporters with his attempts to manoeuvre his "dream" move, but Scolari does not believe the 23-year-old will be unduly worried.

"I know Cristiano well and I know the type of person he is so I have no doubts about how he will handle himself in the next few weeks," he said. "People must understand that Cristiano becomes stronger with all the difficulties and the stories about him. I have never known anyone so mentally strong.

"What happened to him at the World Cup in 2006 in the quarter-final against England would have crushed many other players, but not Cristiano. And what has been happening around him here with the uncertainty about his future has not affected him. I know that because I have been with him. He is so strong mentally and he is in control of his own destiny - and because of that Manchester United can do nothing to hurt him."

Meanwhile, Nani expects Manchester United and Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to make the move to Real Madrid.

"The loss of Cristiano Ronaldo will be bad news for United. In the Portugal camp, Cristiano advised us that his decision was clear and that now he will try new challenges," said Nani.

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