December 14, 2007

Galliani: Ronaldo Is Staying

Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has rubbished rumours that the club are ready to offload injury-plagued striker Ronaldo.

El Fenomeno has only played one game for the Rossoneri this season due to injury and has been forced to sit out this week's Club World Cup in Japan.

Ronaldo's continued injury problems has led to reports in the Italian press that Milan may allow Ronaldo to leave, with a move to America, the United Arab Emirates or Japan touted.

However Galliani says that the 31-year-old will be staying.

“Ronaldo is very disciplined,” he explained.

“He is devastated by what has happened, but he will stay here and stay with Milan.

“He’s going back to Milan and then to Brazil for a holiday and he will return to train with the team.

“Next year, we will have two great strikers in Alexandre Pato and Ronaldo and we have faith and respect for the two.”

Ronaldo himself has also spoken of his disappointment to be injured and says he wants to return as soon as possible in order to repay his employers.

"I'm disappointed to be out again, I already lost two finals and I had two injuries that were unexpected," the ex-Real Madrid man said.

"I hope I can get back into shape quickly to be able to give something more and repay this team for the affection it has shown towards me."


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