Ronaldo has been granted an extended break by Manchester United after he featured for Portugal at Euro 2008, and as such he will only resume duties at Old Trafford after the team has returned from the training tour to Africa.
“The decision has been taken because the manager wants to ensure Cristiano is fit for the start of the Premier League and doesn’t suffer burn-out,” a United official was quoted as saying by KickoffNigeria.com
Manchester United are scheduled to play a friendly game in the West African country as part of their pre-season training.
Rumours today indicate that Ronaldo has also passed up the opportunity to meet with United boss Alex Ferugson over the ever-increasing rumours that he is bound for Real Madrid.
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