Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo aims to recapture the Ballon d’Or in 2010 and declared that he wants to become the greatest player in history, according to Marca.

Ronaldo won the crown in 2008 but had to lose it to Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who also took over the title of FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009 but the Portuguese winger has his sights firmly set on returning to being recognised as the best footballer on the planet.

“I’m going to win the Ballon d’Or back, this year or next, I have an ambition to become the best player in history.” Ronaldo said.

The 24-year-old also declared that his troublesome ankle, which kept him out of action for two months, is in good shape and will not require surgery.

“The ankle is fine and if not the Real Madrid doctors will see it right. I am sure I will not need an operation,” he noted.