Manchester United striker Ronaldo has explained his desire to improve on his astonishing goal tally of 42 next season. 

Ronaldo followed up an unbelievable 23 goals in the 2006/07 campaign by smashing 42 for United during the next season, including a record equalling 31 goals in the Premiership.

He also was the main man for United in their sucessful retainment of the Premiership and also he was fundemental in the UEFA Champions League final when he scored a superb headed goal, despite missing a penalty in the shoot out.

The Portugal international is not resting on his laurels and has targeted even more success when the 2008/09 season begin.

 

“Every season at Manchester United I have improved,” Ronaldo told O Jogo.

“The season was spectacular and I scored many goals on the way to winning two important titles for the club.

“Next year I’m going to try and play even better and have an even better season than this one.

“I played a spectacular championship, a good Champions League and I am very happy with everything. It was my first European title and I want to win it many more times because the feeling is amazing.”

Ronaldo’s future at Old Trafford has been debated since the Champions League final win over Chelsea on Wednesday, with Real Madrid determined to sign the 23-year-old.

The wide man come attacker has again put his future on hold, saying his priority now is to focus on Portugal’s upcoming Euro 2008 challenge.

He added: “I have a contract with Manchester United and at the moment I am only thinking about having a successful European Championship.”

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