Martins, who coached Ronaldo for three years, from 1997 to 2000, has revealed how Real Madrid looked at him in 2003, before deciding not to sign him.
“I was in Madrid in 2003 to complete my training as a coach,” said Martins.
“By then the Real Madrid scouts had already followed Cristiano, and it appeared that they were already in contact with Sporting to sign him.”I recommended him to them. I do not know why they did not sign him.”
Martins also revealed Ronaldo had always wanted to do well in Spain.
“Cristiano has always said the same thing to me, that he wants to succeed in Spain, which he considers to be the best league in the world.
“And he is not going to stop until he achieves it.”
Of course, 2003 was the year Los Merengues pipped Barcelona to David Beckham, the Catalans pipped Manchester United to Ronaldinho, and the Red Devils picked up the Portuguese winger.
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