“It will happen soon”: Cristiano Ronaldo outlines upcoming retirement and plans after football

Few in the history of football can make a case against the career of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese captain has won just about everything there is in the game and is still going strong at the age of 39. Currently, Ronaldo’s story is being written in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr. Nevertheless, the next big mystery surrounding his career revolves around when he plans to hang up his illustrious boots.

“When I leave the national team, I won’t tell anyone in advance and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part. When will I retire? It will happen soon, two or three years.”, were the words of Cristiano Ronaldo in a recent interview. Roberto Martinez is about to announce his Portugal squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. The Al Nassr’s man inclusion or exclusion should provide a better image of his future with the national team.

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The Real Madrid legend also disclosed his idea of not turning into management or coaching after his playing days are over, a stance which he has maintained throughout his career. “I don’t see my future going through that. I see myself doing other things outside of football, but only God knows what the future holds”. Cristiano Ronaldo’s fame and popularity will inevitably open up a plethora of arenas for him to venture into after his retirement.

Fans weep over the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo’s nearing retirement

Along with the immeasurable trophies and accolades, one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s biggest achievements as a senior footballer is the loyal and unwavering love from his fans. Past years have been challenging for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner but his supporters have not left him alone in the battle. The idea of him leaving the sport is just an unimaginable sorrow for the Ronaldo faithful.

A portion of the reactions on social media were directed towards asking Cristiano Ronaldo not to give up before having scored an unprecedented 1000 career goals. The icon is already football’s record goalscorer and achieving the feat will cement him as the undisputed greatest finisher of all time. Ronaldo’s focus, though, in the present is on ensuring a victorious 2024/25 season with Al Nassr.