From eurosport.yahoo.com :

Valentino Rossi has shunned a move from two wheels to four for 2009 by declaring that he wants to remain in Moto GP for at least another five years.   The five-time world champion is under contract to Yamaha until the end of next year. But his future beyond that has come up for debate, with the 28-year-old Italian constantly proclaiming his love for rallying and testing for the Ferrari Formula One team as well. The 62-time race-winner has now pledged his future to all things two-wheeled however. When asked by Italian magazine Motorsprint about how long he wants to continue on two wheels, Rossi replied: "for at least another five years." "It's 100 per cent certain I will race in 2009. I've never considered quitting, otherwise I would have done that in 2006 [when he was linked to a Formula One switch]." Rossi's future with Yamaha looks to be dependent on his success with Bridgestone tyres next year. He has said that he would consider riding for Ducati in the future. Jamie O'Leary / Eurosport

Ohhhh, yes - please please somebody get that on paper and make him sign the contract.