Capello: No Spain switch for duo

Apr 27 2008

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas will snub interest from Spain to stay in the Premiership.

Real Madrid are long-time admirers of both Manchester United winger Ronaldo and Arsenal midfielder Fabregas.

And Barcelona are regularly linked with a swoop for Fabregas who came through the Nou Camp youth ranks before moving to London.

However, former Madrid coach Capello reckons both stars won't be going anywhere soon.

Capello said: "I think they will stay in England.

"The Premier League offers them a lot of money and Man United and Arsenal also have a lot of ambition to win everything."

Capello was speaking in an interview with Spanish sports newspaper Marca in which he revealed he is loving the fresh challenge of his first international job.

The Italian, who has had spells at AC Milan, Juventus and Madrid, said: "There are big differences from managing at club level.

"One of them is important - Real Madrid, Milan and the big teams represent a section of fans but a national team represents all the supporters.

"It is all the country behind you and this makes it different."

Capello, named England manager in December, was also quizzed on his views on the Press.

He said: "They say there is no sports Press in England ... but there are 10 pages of sport every day in all the papers. It is impressive."