Real Madrid general director Miguel Angel Arroyo claims his club has the financial clout to pull off the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has emerged as the Spanish champions' number one target this summer but reports have suggested Madrid would have to part with around £100million to sign the Portugal star.
On Tuesday, Madrid president Ramon Calderon described the capture of Ronaldo as "almost impossible", but on Wednesday Arroyo told Spanish newspaper Marca that if their bid fails it will not be because of a lack of finances.
"Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo," Arroyo said.
"It would be economically beneficial due to the merchandising that would arise from it.
"If it is not possible for the club to sign, it would not be because of money but for other reasons."
Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season, scoring 41 goals en route to firing Manchester United to the Premier League title and the Champions League final.
CArlmak said
18:12 05/14 2008
dont mata whether they av da money or wteva...aint seein ronaldo movin from man u anytime soon
djshadow said
18:13 05/14 2008
yeah
K17 said
19:21 05/14 2008
true tting dat mi doops mi nuh want him leff
outandbadint said
19:44 05/14 2008
DAMNNNNNNNNNNN I WISH I COULD GET EVEN HALF OF THAT
STUWY77 said
15:38 05/15 2008
him still wouldn't sign with real madrid.. i think
Ronaldo has emerged as the Spanish champions' number one target this summer but reports have suggested Madrid would have to part with around £100million to sign the Portugal star.
On Tuesday, Madrid president Ramon Calderon described the capture of Ronaldo as "almost impossible", but on Wednesday Arroyo told Spanish newspaper Marca that if their bid fails it will not be because of a lack of finances.
"Real Madrid have the solvency and the financial liquidity to be able to take on a signing of the magnitude of Cristiano Ronaldo," Arroyo said.
"It would be economically beneficial due to the merchandising that would arise from it.
"If it is not possible for the club to sign, it would not be because of money but for other reasons."
Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season, scoring 41 goals en route to firing Manchester United to the Premier League title and the Champions League final.