Pepe admits Real Madrid players still expect Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo to join them next season.

The Brazil-born Portugal international says he has been probed on what his international team-mate is like following indications that Manchester United star Ronaldo will finally join the Spanish giants this summer.

But while Pepe insists it would be good to have the winger the dressing room, he also admits that his compatriot is leaning towards staying at Old Trafford.

"My team-mates ask me what is Cristiano like and I say that, besides being a good person, he creates a good atmosphere," said Pepe.

"He has said that he has contract and that he wants to fulfill it. But I would like to have him in my team before that."