Rafael is desperate to stay with Manchester United.
United boss Louis van Gaal will have the final say on whether the right-back is worthy of an extension to his current contract, which is due to expire at the end of next season.
"I am glad I am still here, but sad because a lot of friends have left," Rafael told United Uncovered.
"I want to keep going and stay here forever, if possible.
"It depends on me to play well, I need to play well. I just want to stay here.
"I came here at 15-years-old so I have to say that I feel at home here.
"I can never say enough about this club. It is one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best in the world."
