Al-Nassr: ‘This is probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement

Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hinted that the ongoing season could be his last as a professional footballer, DAILY POST reports.

The 41-year-old Portugal captain disclosed this in an interview with lifestyle magazine, Vogue, published on Sunday.

It comes days after his wedding to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez.

Ronaldo, who made his senior debut for Sporting Lisbon in 2002, said he wanted to end his career on a high.

“This is probably my last year of football and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” he said.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner added that he had already mapped out life after football.

“I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.

“And also have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really like, and continue to enjoy what I’ve earned — what we’ve earned. Because, after all, it’s been 25 years with a lot of sacrifice.”

Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, and remains the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football.

The forward has scored 976 goals for club and country and is 24 goals short of the 1,000 milestone. He has one year left on his contract with the Saudi Pro League champions.

Ronaldo did not feature as Al-Nassr began their title defence against Al Fateh on Saturday. He watched the game from the stands with his family.