The 41-year-old Portuguese player acknowledged that this season could be the last of his career and assured that he has already planned his life after football
Cristiano Ronaldo began to set a date for the end of a career that marked an era in world football. At 41 years old, the Portuguese forward acknowledged that the 2026/27 season will likely be the last of his professional career and shared that he has already planned the life he will lead when the time comes to retire.
"Probably, this will be my last year in football", he confessed in an interview with the American magazine Vogue, in which he participated alongside his wife, Georgina Rodríguez, following their recent wedding. The statement represents one of the most concrete signals the Portuguese has given about a retirement that, until now, he had avoided placing on a near horizon.
Ronaldo could retire in the middle of next year
The Portuguese also explained that he is not worried about the void that football may leave because he is already thinking about the projects and activities that will occupy his time after retirement. "I already have my entire future planned. I have so many things to keep me busy that it's hard to highlight just one. Since football can leave a big void, time needs to be filled in various ways, not just one", he stated.
Among his plans are his various ventures and also activities that during his career were sidelined due to the demands of high performance. "And also to have more fun, travel more, watch and play paddle tennis, which I really enjoy, and continue to enjoy what I have achieved. What we have achieved. After all, it has been 25 years of a lot of sacrifice", he added.
On the other hand, the Bicho also made it clear how he wants to be remembered when the time comes to say goodbye: "I want to leave a spectacular legacy".
Beyond his businesses linked to sectors such as hospitality, hair implant clinics, water, and media, CR7 still has sporting goals. One of them is to reach 1,000 goals before putting an end to his career (after his three goals in the last World Cup, he has 976).
Ronaldo is focused on reaching 1000 goals in his career
After his vacation and recent wedding, the Portuguese has already returned to training with Al-Nassr. His team started the Saudi league season with a 3-0 victory without his presence, so his possible return to the pitch could occur this Tuesday against Al Draih, in the round of 32 of the King of Champions Cup.
