PEREZ: RONALDO WILL NOT BE SOLD

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AFP

The Real Madrid president says he is not surprised by interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the Portugal star but insists he has no intention of leaving the Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists Cristiano Ronaldo will not be sold amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldo, who has recently surpassed Raul's Madrid record of 323 goals by scoring 27 times in as many appearances this season, has also been linked with a return to Manchester United.

Perez, however, is now forced to deal with a potential transfer ban enforced against the 32-time Spanish champions and says he can count on Ronaldo remaining at the Santiago Bernabeu

"I am not surprised [by PSG's interest]," Perez told France Football. "Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world and he is the leader of Real Madrid.

"It's normal that other clubs dream of having him. He is [Alfredo] Di Stefano's heir and he is very happy here, so he is not going to leave Real Madrid.

"He is the best player in the world and he has to keep playing for the best team in the world."