Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has said his future will be decided within the next 72 hours.

After Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2008 3-2 by Germany in Basle, the footballer, long-admired by Real Madrid, hinted he could be on his way out of Old Trafford.

He said: "In two or three days' time I will announce my future because the tournament is over for me. I have to speak to Manchester United and we will see. I will talk to them and see what happens."

He told reporters: "Everyone knows what I want but in the next two or three days you'll have something new."

Asked about a move to Madrid, Ronaldo replied: "The possibilities to go are great, but as I have always said it doesn't always depend on me."

He added: "I have many desires and in the next few days they will become clear."

Ronaldo also revealed he was now due to have an operation to rectify a foot injury.

The winger celebrated a Champions League and Premier League double last season and Madrid have made no secret he is their number one target as they attempt to return to the top in Europe.

He had hoped to go into the new domestic campaign as a Euro 2008 winner but the Portuguese were second best against a German side attempting to progress beyond the quarter-finals in the tournament for the first time since 1996.

That year, they beat England in the semi-final at Wembley Stadium before defeating the Czech Republic in the final.

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