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Ronaldo: I'm definitely staying

24 May 2009 - 10:43:09

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Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his commitment to Manchester United after claiming his heart is at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo, 24, was expected to be linked with a fresh move to Real Madrid this summer, but the Portugal winger has attempted to head off renewed speculation by pledging his future to the Red Devils.

His admission comes just days after Real took the unusual step of denying a fresh round of reports which claimed they had already agreed a deal to sign Ronaldo in the summer.

"Manchester United is my home. My heart is here. This is where I want to play," Ronaldo told the News of the World.

"The boss believes in this team and so do I. Ever since I joined United he has been like a second father to me.

"This is my home now. I think even when I say my heart is here people are going to speak up and make things up. But this is where I want to play.

"We are part of an era that can go down in history for the way we are playing and for the trophies we are winning.

"The boss believes in this team and so do I. And this is where I want to be. Manchester United is now my house."

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has hailed the professional and personal influence of United boss Sir Alex Ferguson on his career.

"He is two different people and they have both helped me become who I am today," he added.

"Firstly he is probably the most knowledgeable football coach in the world. I learn from him every day.

"No matter how good I become, I know he is a man who will always be able to teach me that little bit more.

"I don't get tired of learning from him because I know every bit of advice he gives me will make me a better player.

"The second person he is, is a father to me. Ever since I joined Manchester United, he has been like a second father to me.

"I don't just respect him, I have the affection for him a child has for his father.

"When he gives me advice that is non-football, I listen because it will make me a better person."