Portuguese footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong in his career at the age of 39. Currently playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), the sports icon has also played for teams like Real Madrid and Manchester United in the past. However, as he turns 40 next year, he revealed certain details about his retirement from football. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly Ronaldo said about the same and whether or not he announced he is retiring.
Has Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement?
No, Cristiano Ronaldo did not announce his retirement but did recently reveal his plans for the future.
In an interview with Portuguese outlet NOW, Ronaldo shared his plans for the future. Talking about where his overall footballing career will end, he said, “I don’t know if I’ll finish soon or in two or three years. But, possibly, it will be at Al Nassr. It’s the team where I’m happy, where I’m good, where I feel good, both in the country and in the league.”
“That’s why, most likely I can finish my career at Al Nassr. I’m very happy to play in the Arab league and I want to continue,” he added while speaking to NOW. Further, about his international career, he said, “When I leave the national team, I won’t tell anyone in advance, and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one.”
Speaking about his appearance at Portugal’s upcoming tournaments, he continued, “Right now, what I want is to be able to help the national team in their upcoming matches. We have the Nations League ahead of us, and I would really like to play.” Hence, he does not seem to have any retirement plans in the near future. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will likely continue to play for a few more years before bidding farewell to the pitch.
Additionally, when asked about whether he thought about becoming a coach, he replied, “At the moment, the idea of being a coach of any team does not cross my mind. I do not see my future being that way. I see myself doing other things outside of football, but only God knows what the future holds.”
