Manchester United have this morning reiterated that Cristiano Ronaldo is "not for sale", hours after the player confirmed his wish to join Real Madrid this summer.

Ronaldo overshadowed Germany’s dramatic European Championship quarter-final victory over Portugal by confirming his wish to leave Old Trafford following his country's 3-2 defeat.

However United are fiercely resisting his departure, with Sir Alex Ferguson determined to let the player sit in the stands rather than sell him to a leading European rival.

"Further to Friday's press speculation about where Cristiano Ronaldo's future lies, the club has moved to reiterate its stance on the matter: United are not listening to offers," a club statement read. "The club reaffirmed to ManUtd.com on Friday morning that the 23-year-old United star is 'not for sale'."

Last night Ronaldo called upon United to sell him to Real and the player hopes the transfer can be completed while he is on a three-week holiday.

“The possibilities are great, but, as I’ve always said, it doesn’t depend only on me,” Ronaldo said. “In the next few days, we will see if we can arrive at an agreement. I have many desires and in the next few days they will become clear.”