‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo
RIYADH (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar’s contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr,…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old superstar, has announced that the Saudi Pro League season he is playing in may be his final year in professional football. Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr, the club he joined in December 2022, is set to expire next June, and he has expressed his reluctance to sign a new deal. "This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy," Ronaldo stated in an interview with Vogue magazine.
The Portugal forward, who has scored an impressive 976 career goals, recently married his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo says he has his future well-planned and is eager to fill his time with various activities once he retires from football. He mentioned that he has "so many things to keep me busy" and plans to focus on travel, padel, and enjoying his earnings.
Ronaldo's 25th professional season is also his 25th year in football. During his illustrious career, he has won five Ballon d'Or awards and five UEFA Champions League titles. His recent contribution to Al-Nassr's championship win in the Saudi Pro League, where he scored 28 goals last season, has solidified his status as a key player in the club's history.
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