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Ronaldo Signals Real Madrid

Ronaldo seems eager to rebuild bridges with Real Madrid FC. The Brazilian soccer player said on Wednesday that he would very happy to remain at the Primera Liga club. Ronaldo has a contract with Real Madrid that runs through 2008, and said that once the upcoming World Cup is over he will be happy to return to the club.

"At the moment there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the club after a difficult year," Ronaldo told a news conference. "But I have a contract with Real so when I return from World Cup, if the new president wants me I would be delighted to stay." The striker appeared to be on his way out in February when, after being whistled by a section of fans, he said he would consider his future at the end of the season.

Florentino Perez then quit as club president to be replaced by Fernando Martin, who in turn was ousted by the board last month. A presidential election is due to be held at the end of the season although the result is not expected to be known until early July. Ronaldo`s attitude to the Real supporters remains cautious.