Monaco did not buy Ronaldo Due to Fear Called Arrogant

SportClub - Vice President of AS Monaco Vadim Vasilyev said that his club did discourse to buy Cristiano Ronaldo in the transfer market ago. But the intention was then fail to materialize because Monaco has managed to get Falcao.

Monaco is trying hard to build a team with the strength of their funds. Ronaldo had become one of the coveted Monaco but in the end the transfer did not happen.

"I know Cristiano well. He gave me his jersey when I was sick this past spring. At that time we did not talk about the transfer because he is a Real Madrid player. He is also currently negotiating a new contract with Madrid while we were trying to get Falcao. A clubs can not buy Falcao and Cristiano simultaneously, we have to be humble, "said Vasilyev told L'Equipe.

Monaco then it stops chasing Ronaldo after successfully getting Falcao. Vasilyev also confirmed that Monaco will also develop their academy.

"I like Cristiano, but we've invested quite large and we will be wasteful again later. We should not be spending like this season again. We must maximize the players from our academy which is one of the best in France." (if / HSW)