In an interview with Vogue, the 41-year-old Portuguese forward reflected on his football journey and his plans for life after stepping away from the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the 2026–27 season with Al-Nassr will likely be the final year of his illustrious 25-year professional playing career.
Retirement Timeline: Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr runs through June 2027, and he expressed that extending beyond this campaign is unlikely.
1,000 Goal Chase: Having amassed 976 official career goals across club and country, Ronaldo is just 24 goals away from reaching the milestone of 1,000 career goals before hanging up his boots.
Life After Football: Ronaldo shared that he has his future mapped out, expressing a desire to spend more time with his family, travel, pursue business ventures, and play padel. He has previously ruled out first-team coaching, though he remains open to future club ownership.
Personal Milestones: The announcement comes shortly after Ronaldo married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez, in Cascais, Portugal.
Rivalry Era Winding Down: The news follows similar hints of impending retirement from Lionel Messi, 39, who recently voiced uncertainty about continuing his career after the passing of his father, Jorge
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the 2026–27 season with Al-Nassr will likely be the final year of his illustrious 25-year professional playing career.