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Manchester United chief executive David Gill has revealed the Glazer family are fully behind the decision to retain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's future has been in doubt since the latter stages of last season following public interest from Primera Division champions Real Madrid.

It has been strongly reported that Real are poised to launch a record-breaking bid for the Portuguese, should he declare his intention to leave Old Trafford.

However, the Red Devils are standing firm amid the speculation, and have on numerous occasions insisted the 23-year-old is not for sale.

And Gill has confirmed that the club are unanimous in their decision to keep Ronaldo after he explained that a brief meeting at the UEFA Champions League final with the owners, the Glazer family, confirmed their desire to retain the two-time PFA Players' Player of the Year.

Full stop

Gill said: "We saw them (the owners) at the Champions League final and the speculation was already present then. It was a short, quick conversation.

"Under the PLC regime, we would not have had to sell him but we would have had to be more public.

"We would have had to consult major shareholders a lot more. Ultimately it would have been a more public situation.

"As it is we have had one phone call, one chat in Moscow and the decision was made. Full stop."

Contract

He added: "You cannot say what will definitely happen in a year's time. But by then he will still have three years left on his contract.

"Let's not worry too much about it. He is at the best club and Alex is very comfortable about it.

"We may give him another contract next summer, you never know. I have not, however, had detailed discussions with his advisors."