London, May 23 : Manchester United and Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will sign a new deal with the club next week.

Ronaldo, 23, finally quashed all the speculation about his future by saying: "My future will be clear next week. Everyone will be pleased - my club as well as me.

"I think I will definitely be here next season. Yes, I want to stay. I have played five years for this club and I'd love to stay here," The Sun quoted him, as saying.

"I love the people, the players are fantastic, the atmosphere is unbelievable, the staff are great. That is the reason I want to stay," he added.

"We won the most important trophies this season. I want to do it again next season, but no one knows the future. I want to stay, I feel very happy in the club. I win trophies, the people are friendly, supporters are amazing, everything is fun for me. It's very good," he said.

Ferguson's assistant Carlos Queiroz was equally categorical about Ronaldo's future.

Queiroz said: "Without doubt he will continue with United. He's very happy with us, he has a contract and there is no fear or worry he will go."

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