Despite being 39 years old, football star Cristiano Ronaldo is not yet thinking about retiring. But he does hint at where he will end his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not thinking about ending his career any time soon. – keystone
The most important things in brief
- Ronaldo can imagine continuing his career for another two or three years.
- The 39-year-old is also not thinking about retiring from the national team.
- However, his career will most likely end in Saudi Arabia.
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Cristiano Ronaldo talks about his future plans in an interview with the Portuguese television channel “Now”. “I don’t know if I’ll stop soon. Maybe in two or three years,” he says.
Cristiano Ronaldo likes it at Al-Nassr. – dpa
The superstar added: “But I will probably retire here at Al-Nassr.” He stressed his satisfaction with his current club and his new home Saudi Arabia: “I am very happy here and feel comfortable in this country. I want to continue in Saudi Arabia.”
Cristiano Ronaldo is not planning to leave the national team
Even though he has been playing for the Portuguese national team for two decades, Ronaldo is not thinking about leaving the Seleção. The 2016 European champion is still focused on being able to continue to help the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not planning to retire from the national team either. – dpa
At the European Championship finals in Germany, Portugal was eliminated in the quarter-finals. A result that did not stop the multiple world footballer from continuing to proudly represent his country’s colors. “It’s a dream,” he says.
“That’s why, when I leave the national team, I will not tell anyone beforehand. It will be a spontaneous but also a well-considered decision,” said Ronaldo
No coaching ambitions after career
Despite his impressive career with 130 goals in 212 international matches and successes in several top clubs, the Portuguese has no ambitions for a coaching career.
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“That was never my wish,” explains the 39-year-old. “I don’t see my future in this area. And I think that I will be involved in other things than football.” And he adds: “But only God knows what the future holds.”
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