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After months of speculation linking the brilliant Portugal winger with a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, Ronaldo has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2012.

"We spoke about a new contract every week," United's top scorer said. "I told the boss all the time I wanted to stay here. Now we have concluded the deal and I have signed."

Such was the constant drip-feed of rumour swirling out of Spain that even Ferguson admitted he was slightly concerned by the end.

However, Ronaldo revealed he told the Scot several times he never had any intention of leaving.

Ronaldo added: "I am at the right club. I am happy with my colleagues, my friends and my coaches. I have learned a lot already but I still have more to learn and I just want to keep going.

"I want to win more trophies here and, hopefully, I can do that this season."

Ronaldo's progress since arriving at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon as an 18-year-old has been astounding.

Already hailed by his team-mates as the best player in the world, Ferguson is now willing to accept the Madeira-born star, who cost a bargain £12million, could go on to become one of the all-time greats.

"At 22, he has the same skill factor as Maradona and Pele," said Ferguson. "He is one of the best signings I have ever made. The measurement of his improvement this year is astronomical."