MADRID, Spain (AP) _ Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos is
reportedly talking to club directors about extending his contract
when it expires at the end of the season.
``Great players want to play at Real Madrid and Roberto Carlos is
a great player, the best in the world in his position,'' Madrid
right back Cicinho told Punto Radio on Tuesday. ``His wish to stay
is great.''
Cicinho said he and Roberto Carlos were still making common plans
in Madrid, including setting up a kids' project together.
Roberto Carlos received heavy criticism in March after a 2-1
Champions League loss to Bayern Munich and said he would leave when
his contract expired on June 30.
Roberto Carlos lost the ball right after kickoff and Bayern
striker Roy Makaay scored 11 seconds after the starting whistle for
the fastest goal in Champions League history.
His reputation has recovered since, especially after a last-gasp
goal against Recreativo Huelva on Sunday that gave Madrid a 3-2 win
and kept it top of the Spanish league standings. He sprinted 80
yards up the left flank and deftly lifted the ball past the defence
into goal.
