Since 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo has been playing at the highest level. Quickly spotted by Manchester United after only one season with the first team of his training club Sporting Lisbon, the Portuguese has since played for Real Madrid and Juventus. At Al-Nassr since the start of 2023, Ronaldo has made no secret of the fact that he intends to finish his football career there as he approaches his 40th birthday.
Cristiano Ronaldo will soon be leaving his thirties. On February 5, 2025, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will celebrate his 40th birthday and his second year spent in Saudi Arabia. CR7 made his debut at Al–Nasr in January 2023. Like his number of Ballons d’Or, the legend of Real Madrid experienced his fifth club at the same time. And it turns out that it will be his last.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes an announcement about his retirement! pic.twitter.com/OuHqiAvoPk
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his future retirement… at Al-Nassr!
Cristiano Ronaldo is in the prime of life for a top footballer. While other Real Madrid legends like Zinedine Zidane et Toni Kroos both retired at age 34, Ronaldo will be over 40 years old before hanging up his boots. He revealed this to the Portuguese media NOW. “I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but I will probably retire here, in Al-Nassr.”
“I am happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue”
Cristiano Ronaldo has therefore put an end to its history with European football after its clash in the fall of 2022 with Manchester United which led to his termination of contract. In Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese football legend is at home and does not intend to change whatever happens. “I am happy in this club and I feel good in this country. I am happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue”. he concluded Cristiano Ronaldo through comments reported by the BBC.
