Cristiano Ronaldo fires in a shot during Portugal's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Russia in Lisbon on Friday. Photograph: Francisco Leong/AFP/Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is confident he will reach a deal to renew his contract with Real Madrid.
Speaking after Portugal's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Russia in Lisbon on Friday, Ronaldo said: "I am well, calm and not worried about it. I know we will reach a deal."
With José Mourinho having departed for Chelsea this week, there has been speculation that Ronaldo, who arrived at Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 for a world record fee of £80m, would soon follow suit.
Ronaldo led Madrid to Copa del Rey success in his first season and then the Spanish title in 2011-12 under Mourinho but Real's failure to win major silverware last season and reports of division in the dressing room had prompted speculation that Ronaldo, whose contract runs until June 2015, might be seeking a move away from the Spanish capital.
The club president, Florentino Pérez, has described Ronaldo as "priceless" and said he would stay and help Real win the 10th European crown they have been chasing since their last Champions League success in 2002.
Ronaldo, who helped Portugal defeat Russia on Friday to revive their 2014 World Cup qualification campaign, declined to comment when questioned about Mourinho's remarks that he did not cope well with criticism.
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