Real - No Robinho sale

Calderon rubbishes rumours of the need for fundraising

Last updated: 30th July 2008

Real - No Robinho sale

Robinho: Chelsea link

To sign Ronaldo we don't need to sell anyone and even less so Robinho.

Ramon Calderon
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Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is adamant that Robinho will not be leaving the Bernabeu to finance a move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Speculation has been rife that Robinho, who is a target of Chelsea, will be sold in order to raise the necessary funds for a record-breaking conclusion to Real's summer-long pursuit of Manchester United star Ronaldo.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has admitted his interest in Robinho and has announced the Blues are looking to make one more signing this summer.

However, Calderon insists the Brazilian playmaker will not be moving to Stamford Bridge because Real already have the money to support any possible bid for Ronaldo.

Desire

"Madrid don't need to raise funds to buy," Calderon told AS.

"To sign Cristiano we don't need to sell anyone and even less so Robinho. It's not like that at all."

Real manager Bernd Schuster has spoken of his desire to keep Robinho as the Primera Liga champions prepare to defend their crown and ready themselves for a challenge in the UEFA Champions League.

And Calderon has revealed that Schuster believes Ronaldo and Robinho are capable of playing together in a successful team.

Compatible

"The coaches believe they (Ronaldo and Robinho) are compatible," added Calderon.

"Schuster adores him (Robinho), his team-mates want him and last year he was very happy at the Bernabeu.

"If he wasn't happy and wanted to leave we wouldn't fight to change his mind. But I don't think that's the case.

"It's absurd to plan someone's transfer if they're happy and I firmly believe that."