Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that Al Nassr will “probably” be his final club before retiring.
The 39-year-old Portugal international joined the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 after departing from Manchester United.
Despite speculation about a potential return to Sporting Lisbon, where he began his career, Ronaldo seems set to conclude his playing days with Al Nassr.
But he told Portuguese TV channel Now: “I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al Nassr.
“I’m happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I’m happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue.”
The former Real Madrid and Juventus forward has scored 898 career goals, with 130 of those coming for Portugal and wants to add to that tally as he confirmed he is keen to continue his international career.
“When I leave the national team, I won’t tell anyone in advance and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one,” he added.
“Right now what I want is to be able to help the national team in their upcoming matches.
“We have the Nations League ahead of us and I would really like to play.”
Portugal will host Croatia on September 5 and Scotland three days later, before visiting Poland on October 12 and Scotland again on October 15.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who has stated that the idea of becoming a manager after retirement “doesn’t even cross my mind,” is set to receive a special award from UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the Champions League.
Ronaldo, a six-time Ballon d’Or winner, holds the record as the all-time leading goalscorer in the competition with 140 goals in 183 appearances, 11 ahead of Lionel Messi and 46 ahead of Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, who is in third place.
Ronaldo has also won the Champions League five times—once with Manchester United and four times with Real Madrid.
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