Real Madrid abandon bid for unsettled Ronaldo

REAL MADRID'S sporting director Jorge Valdano has confirmed the European Champions have abandoned their attempt to sign Inter Milan's Brazilian World Cup star Ronaldo.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2002 - 01:00

James Whelan

"There is now no time to restart negotiations," Valdano said at the weekend.

"The transfer deadline expires in a week and there is no chance of concluding a deal by then.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Everton v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Amine Adli scores winner as in-form Bournemouth come back to beat 10-man Everton

Chelsea v Leeds United - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea throw away two-goal lead to drop points at Leeds

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Newcastle defeat plunges Thomas Frank's Spurs into relegation mix

Courts Soccer Place: Bernabeu Place: Brazil Place: Milan Person: Ronaldo Person: MADRID'S Person: Jorge Valdano Person: Valdano Person: Luis Figo Person: Zinedine Zidane Person: Zidane Event: World Cup Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: Inter Milan Organisation: Real Organisation: Inter Organisation: Barcelona

<p>Benjamin Sesko earned a point for Manchester United. Pic: Adam Davy/PA</p>

Benjamin Sesko’s late goal rescues a point for Man Utd at West Ham

READ NOW

Real Madrid abandon bid for unsettled Ronaldo

Benjamin Sesko’s late goal rescues a point for Man Utd at West Ham

Sport

Latest

Sport

Real Madrid abandon bid for unsettled Ronaldo

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Benjamin Sesko’s late goal rescues a point for Man Utd at West Ham

Sport

Latest

Sport

Most Read