Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement date

At the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo realized that his football career had reached its final stop. The Al-Nasr striker stated that although he still feels good, he has already begun to think about retirement.

The Portuguese star was once again asked about his retirement, but he was more direct this time. During his participation via video in the World Summit on Tourism and Investment, which was held this Tuesday (11) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese star stated that he must say goodbye to the field.“Maybe in a year or two.”.

Shirt 7 responded first with humor.

— Soon to me means in 10 years… No, I’m kidding – Ronaldo said smiling.

— I’m really enjoying this moment right now. You know, in football, when you get to a certain age, you count the months very quickly.

The player highlighted his moments with the Saudi national team, stressing that even at the age of forty, he still sees himself in good physical health.

— I feel very good at the moment. I score goals, and I still feel fast and agile. I enjoy my game in the national team. But of course let’s be honest. What I mean by soon is probably one or two Years.

The Portuguese striker has already scored more than 950 goals between the clubs he played for and the Portuguese national team. Cristiano made his first professional start as a teenager, with Sporting Club, in 2002. In recent interviews, Ronaldo has stated that he intends to retire soon to devote more time to his family.

The star has a contract with Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia until 2027, and his focus remains focused on the 2026 World Cup, in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The championship could be the last of his career and the only major title still missing from his title gallery.

With an impressive spell with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo won five Ballon d’Ors and established himself as one of the greatest players in football history. Even as he approaches retirement, he continues to break records and shows that, more than two decades after his football debut, he can still continue to write new chapters in one of the most successful careers in the sport.