Ronaldo eyes Flamengo - eventually

Brazil striker Ronaldo, the leading scorer at the World Cup finals, has said he would like eventually to return to play for a Brazilian club side.

"I plan to play in Brazil when Brazilian soccer is doing a little better and is a bit more organised," said the Inter Milan player at the opening of a school of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Rio de Janeiro.

"Preferably that would be in Rio de Janeiro and at Flamengo," he added.

Ronaldo, who battled back from a serious knee injury to become the top scorer at the World Cup finals with eight goals -- including both in the final against Germany -- said that any move back home would only happen after helping Inter win the Italian title.

"I want to rest for 30 days then return to Italy," he said. "My future is the Italian league and I expect to win the Italian championship and be top scorer."

Ronaldo, the third highest scorer in World Cup history alongside compatriot Pele, last week denied reports that he wanted to leave Inter Milan for Real Madrid.

"Now I am going on holiday, but I'm delighted that I will be back soon ready to start a great season with Inter," he said on the club's website.

Ronaldo was reduced to tears in May when Inter lost to Lazio on the final day of the season, handing the championship to Juventus.