The signings of Kaka and Karim Benzema, from AC Milan and Lyon respectively, have taken Real's outlay past £180m and Ronaldo, dismissing suggestions tension could arise within the squad, believes they will combine well.
''You can read whatever in the papers, but when I am with Real Madrid the atmosphere is fantastic and I'd like to thank my colleagues for that.
''This is good. I feel very proud to be with this grThe signings of Kaka and Karim Benzema, from AC Milan and Lyon respectively, have taken Real's outlay past £180m and Ronaldo, dismissing suggestions tension could arise within the squad, believes they will combine well.
The Portuguese, speaking in Dublin ahead of his side's pre-season friendly against Shamrock Rovers next Monday, said: ''It is a hard job for the coach when you have great players together and you have to put only 11 on a pitch, it's not easy.
''But everybody respects each other and the competition for a place is always important. It means you train better and hard.
''You can read whatever in the papers, but when I am with Real Madrid the atmosphere is fantastic and I'd like to thank my colleagues for that.
''This is good. I feel very proud to be with this gr
The signings of Kaka and Karim Benzema, from AC Milan and Lyon respectively, have taken Real's outlay past £180m and Ronaldo, dismissing suggestions tension could arise within the squad, believes they will combine well.
The Portuguese, speaking in Dublin ahead of his side's pre-season friendly against Shamrock Rovers next Monday, said: ''It is a hard job for the coach when you have great players together and you have to put only 11 on a pitch, it's not easy.
''But everybody respects each other and the competition for a place is always important. It means you train better and hard.
''You can read whatever in the papers, but when I am with Real Madrid the atmosphere is fantastic and I'd like to thank my colleagues for that.
''This is good. I feel very proud to be with this gr