Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The prolific Portuguese forward has recently been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, with his public declarations of unhappiness last season leading to suggestions that former club Manchester United could make a bid.
However, Ancelotti, who was appointed as Jose Mourinho s successor at Real earlier this month, is looking forward to working with the 28-year-old, who has scored 201 goals in 199 outings for the club.
Everyone knows that he is a superstar and a great player, he said.
The most important thing for the club is that a player of his quality shows the utmost professionalism. That is good, especially for the young players who can see a world-class player working with that attitude.
I am not responsible for the renewal of his contract, but it won t be a problem.
The Italian also discussed the futures of wantaway duo Gonzalo Higuain and Fabio Coentrao, insisting he would be happy to see both players stay put.
I have spoken to the player, but it was a private conversation. He is currently a Real Madrid player and I am happy to have him here, he said of Higuain, who announced his desire to leave upon the conclusion of the 2012-13 campaign.
And on Coentrao, who has struggled for regular playing time since his 2011 arrival from Benfica, the former Milan boss said: I spoke to him and I can say the same as in the case of Higuain. He is currently a Real Madrid player and I am happy to have him here.
He is a quality left-back; there are many games this season and I think he is a useful player for the squad.
