Real Madrid's
Roberto Carlos could stay at the club for another four years before heading back to Br
azil and then possibly Asia, he said on Saturday.
"I still have three years of my contract left to run at Real Madrid with the option of a fourth year, so I could be here for another four years," the 31-year-old left-back told reporters after training ahead of Sunday's friendly against Tokyo Verdy.
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"I think that I will finish playing in Europe after my Real contract expires, then I will go home to Br azil. After that, I am thinking about playing in Asia," he added.
Roberto Carlos did not specify which Asian country he had in mind but made no secret of his admiration for Japan.
"The Japanese people have been unbelievably hospitable towards all of us at Real Madrid," he said.
"They treat us really, really well and that makes us feel good.
The Br azilian World Cup winner would not be drawn on the possibility of playing with Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira, who has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu.
"That's up to the president (Florentino Perez) to decide
" he said. "But if Vieira doesn't come then I believe that a player of a similar stature will be coming."
He did not specify another transfer target but did lend his support to Portugal's
Luis Figo, who revealed on Friday he was unlikely to be offered a contract extension after this season.
" Figo is one of our best players, so if he has a problem we want to help him, perhaps by having a word with the president " said
Roberto Carlos.
Real play the second match of their Japan trip in western Tokyo on Sunday against J-League team Tokyo Verdy, who are coached by Argentine World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles.
Real coach Jose
Antonio Camacho is hopeful
Ronaldo and Zinedine
Zidane, who both sat out Thursday's match against JEF United Ichihara with minor injuries, will be fit to start.
"I don't think they have any big problems," said Camacho.
"And I think there's a good chance they can play from the beginning tomorrow but I'm not completely sure yet. If they don't have any problem during the day, they will play."
Camacho said his team had to
"get serious" after they return home to prepare for their Champions League third qualifying round match on August 10.
Real are almost certain to face Polish champions Wisla Krakow, who have an 8-2 lead from the away leg of their second round match against WIT Georgia Tbilisi.