The chances of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid next season are “great.” “I will talk with Manchester and we will try to reach a deal,” said the Portugal winger, who will have surgery on his right foot. “The possibilities to go to Madrid are great, but it doesn't depend on me.” Ronaldo reiterated that nothing was certain yet. United responded by issuing a statement Friday on its website, stressing that its prized asset won't be sold. “Further to Friday's press speculation about where Cristiano Ronaldo's future lies, the club has moved to reiterate its stance on the matter: United are not listening to offers,” United said. According to Spanish media, Ronaldo said that an announcement would be made in a couple of days. The website of the sports daily Marca quoted the winger saying it would be “a dream” to move to Real Madrid and that he is waiting “on details.” After Portugal's 3-2 loss to Germany in the quarterfinals of the European Championship, Ronaldo also said he will “need surgery” for “a small problem on his (right) foot.” Ronaldo, who talked briefly to reporters after Thursday's match, said he expects “a good recovery,” according to Portuguese media. He did not elaborate on the type of injury. Portuguese federation spokesman Onofre Costa confirmed the player's injury Friday and said that he underwent normal treatment during the competition. Ronaldo played three matches with Portugal, missing only the team's 2-0 loss to Switzerland on June 15, when he was rested along with other seven regular starters because Portugal had already advanced. – AP __
