Ronaldo in commitment to cause

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In the wake of his World Cup controversy, the brilliant winger snubbed apparent interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona in favour of signing a lucrative contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.

At the launch of his new book, 'Moments', Ronaldo declared: "I have enjoyed playing for this club for five years and I want to keep going like that. No-one knows the future but only when the club says they don't want me will I leave."

Wearing an oversize pair of designer sunglasses to protect the eye injury he suffered during last night's win over AS Roma, the former Sporting Lisbon star also revisited the World Cup row with Wayne Rooney, hailed the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson and placed Champions League glory at the top of his aspirations for the season.

But it was his commitment to the Old Trafford cause that provided the sweetest music for the Red Devils faithful.

He said: "Sometimes in the past I have thought about other clubs but I took a decision to stay because this is the right place for me. It is not just about the club. It is the people, the players and the supporters. You have everything here."

Condemned from many sides for his over-zealous, and successful, attempt to get Wayne Rooney sent off during the quarter-final clash in Gelsenkirchen, Ronaldo confirmed on more than one occasion that he would never return to United.

Almost 15 months on, Ronaldo accepts his initial reaction to the row was too hasty.

He said: "Everybody makes mistakes. When you are growing up you do bad things. When your head is full straight after a game, you say things you don't really want to say.

"My relationship with Wayne Rooney has always been great. It was before the World Cup and remained so after it. I am more mature as well, so I feel great."