Onieva: I don’t want Ron at Real
The former vice-president, who will stand in next month’s election for the Real presidency, told a radio interviewer that he was aware of a pre-agreement with the Portugal winger that was set up by former president Ramon Calderon.
He said there was an obligation on both parties to come up with an indemnity payment if either changed their mind by June 30.
“I wouldn’t go through with it. If I had to take a decision I would contest the deal. I think it’s madness,” Onieva told Onda Cero. “I only know the terms in general; I haven’t seen the document.”
The interviewer mentioned a figure of €100 million, to which Onieva replied: “I think it is a little less than this, because the deal was made in pounds.
“In terms of the figures, as far as I am aware, it is not right to pay that amount of money, especially in times like these. It’s almost offensive. Also I don’t think he is the solution for Real Madrid.”
Onieva, former president Florentino Perez and the little-known Eduardo Garcia have said they will stand in the election which is due to take place on June 14.
Despite Onieva’s remarks, Real have “categorically denied” media reports they have a pre-contract agreement to sign Ronaldo.
Madrid have long been linked with a move for the Portugal international and there has been speculation in the media that the Spanish giants already have a deal in place for the 24-year-old.
“In relation to the reports that have appeared in several media in the last few hours regarding the alleged signing of the Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, the club want to categorically deny said information,” the statement read.
“There exists no pre-agreement, neither with the player, nor with his agent, nor with Manchester United.
“As is well known, Real Madrid tried to sign the player last summer and Manchester United made it clear that the player was not transferable.”
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