Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo in intensive care with pneumonia as he reassures fans

- The former striker, 41, is said to have been rushed to hospital on Friday evening

- Island daily Diario de Ibiza said he had asked for a transfer to a private hospital

- It quoted hospital sources saying he was in intensive care but making progress

- However, Ronaldo took to Twitter on Sunday to allay any fears over his health

Retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo has thanked his well-wishers for their support after reportedly being in intensive care in an Ibiza hospital due to pneumonia.

The 41-year-old is said to have been diagnosed with the illness after being rushed to Can Misses Hospital on the island on Friday evening.

However, Ronaldo took to  to allay any fears about health - adding that he will discharged on Monday.

'Friends, I had a strong flu picture in Ibiza and I had to be boarded on Friday but it's all in order. I get the discharge tomorrow and come back home. Thank you all for your love and your messages!,' he wrote.

Respected island daily Diario de Ibiza said Ronaldo had asked for a transfer to a private hospital called Clinica Nuestra Senora del Rosario just before midnight on Friday.

It quoted hospital sources as saying he was still in intensive care but he was making good progress - something Ronaldo's tweet now alludes to.

Staff at Can Misses Hospital said they were unable to give out any information for 'data protection reasons.'

No-one at the private hospital Ronaldo is currently said to be a patient at could be contacted early on Sunday for comment.