The 78-year-old Blatter, who hails from Switzerland, was first elected as FIFA president in 1998; and has contributed immensely to the growth of world football.
Speaking in a recorded interview transmitted to delegates at the Soccerex Global Convention, Blatter confirmed his candidature for a fifth term as president.
"You see a mission is never finished. And my mission is not finished," he said.
"Then I got (from) the last (Fifa) congress in Sao Paulo not only the impression but the support of the majority, a huge majority of national associations asking 'Please go on, be our president also in future.'
"Now I would make an official declaration definitely in September (to stand)... when we have the executive committee.
"I will inform the executive committee. It's a question of respect also to say then to the football family, 'Yes I will be ready. I will be a candidate.'"
Blatter may not have a strong opposition at Zurich next year as UEFA president, Michael Platini, has confirmed he won't be contending for the prestigious FIFA position next year.
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