Ruud dismisses City link
05/09/2008 10:14 AM
Ruud van Nistelrooy has shrugged off speculation linking him with Manchester City and insists he wants to stay at Real Madrid.
The prolific Dutchman was one of the players reportedly being coveted by City this week after the Premier League club found themselves at the centre of a takeover from the Abu Dhabi United Group.
City were not slow to flex their new financial might, bringing in Van Nistelrooy's Madrid team-mate Robinho just before the transfer deadline for a British record 32.5 million pounds.
City were also linked with a host of other players, including former Manchester United forward Van Nistelrooy, but the 32-year-old hitman is adamant he wants to continue in Spain and is paying no heed to the reports.
"For me it's not very important because I prefer to be at this club, I feel good here," said Van Nistelrooy on Thursday.
"I've read it, but nothing's been said to me. In England things like this come out. Players think of other things as well as money."
With regards to Robinho's move to City, Van Nistelrooy admits it came as something of a surprise with Chelsea appearing to be the favourites for the Brazilian's signature.
"Every player has their motives (for moving) and I think that we have to respect their decisions. I hope Robinho does very well because I like him very much as a person," Van Nistelrooy added.
"He's always been good, always with the team and the team with him. This is very important."
"For me it was a surprise because I thought he would go to Chelsea, but it's his decision and I totally respect it."