Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he would welcome the chance to play for Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old has spent the last three years at Old Trafford but is willing to leave Sir Alex Ferguson's side if Juan Miguel Villar Mir becomes the Spanish's side's new president this weekend.

Real's presidential election takes place on July 2 and Villar Mir is believed to be the favourite to win.

"I have told my agent I am prepared to leave. I want to do it in the best manner possible. I want to play for Real Madrid and dream of doing so," Ronaldo told the Spanish sports daily Marca.

"I have gone with Villar Mir's project because it is serious and follows correct procedures. They have explained to me their plans and the next step is they will talk to Manchester United to open negotiations.

"Other candidates wanted me to sign a document which is not legal. Villar Mir has promised me he will talk to the club and all we have done is talk through an agent."

Ronaldo has scored 18 goals in 95 Premiership appearances for United since his £12million transfer from Sporting Lisbon.