Football ace Ronaldo wants Scots tycoon's car plate

Jun 1 2008 By Steve Dinneen

MAN United's Cristiano Ronaldo is poised for a big money summer transfer - for a number plate.

The Portuguese superstar is determined to buy CR 7 - a combination of his initials and favourite shirt number - from property tycoon Charlie Robinson.

But the Scot has vowed to keep the plate unless Ronaldo buys him a replacement worth £175,000.

Robinson, of Troon, Ayrshire, said: "That registration plate is close tomy heart and I won't be letting it go easily.

"I bought it three or four years ago and I've had a few inquiries about it since then.

"I haven't spoken to Ronaldo personally but there has been some interest."

The 39-year-old, who also has CR 8 on his Ferrari F430, added: "It's a part of the car now. I certainly wouldn't be pressured into selling it.

"The only way I'd be convinced to part with it would be in a swap deal for CR 1 - that way everybody would be happy."

CR 1 is on the market for £175,000 - making it worth £25,000 more than the Bentley Continental that CR 7 hangs on.

But Robinson figures Ronaldo, who is wanted by Real Madrid, can easily afford it - he earns £120,000 a WEEK.

His agent Jorge Mendes refused to comment but a source close to the player said: "He's determined to get it.

"He's obsessed with the CR 7 branding and wants it on everything he has.

"Everybody has their price and when you earn the money Ronaldo does, you can buy pretty much anything you like."

Ronaldo opened a fashion store called CR7 in 2006 in his home town of Funchal and plans to open a club with the same name.

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