Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his retirement plans as the Portugal star hints which club will be the last of his career and reveals whether he would consider going into coaching

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his retirement plans to his supporters, stating that Al-Nassr will likely be the final club of his career.

Speaking in an interview with Portuguese outlet NOW, the 39-year-old superstar has dropped a hint that he is not considering retiring soon despite his contract with the Saudi club expiring at the end of the season. 

The legendary striker was surrounded by rumours around the conclusion of his football career following a poor performance with Portugal at Euro 2024.

Previously, Ronaldo had stated that the European Championship 2024 would mark the last continental tournament of his illustrious career, which includes more than a thousand matches.

However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has now confirmed he will continue playing at the highest level in the Saudi Pro League, saying: I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years… but probably I will retire here at Al Nassr.

The 39-year-old striker previously confirmed that Euro 2024 was his sixth and last European Championship

Ronaldo’s Portugal was knocked out of the Euro 2024 after a quarter-final shootout defeat against France

‘I’m very happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I’m happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue.’ he added.

The Portuguese joined the Saudi side in January 2023, with a deal worth a reported £175-million-year, following his Manchester United departure.

Although some fans view his move to Saudi Arabia as a football pension, he scored 61 goals in 67 appearances while providing 16 assists to his teammates.

Despite his advanced age – debuting for the national team in August 2003 – Ronaldo was a regular starter for Portugal, featuring in five games at Euro 2024 yet failing to score a single goal.

The team’s head coach, Roberto Martinez, previously revealed no decision had been made regarding the striker’s international future after their tournament knockout.

The Portuguese superstar confirmed he will not consider becoming a coach after retirement

Asked when it would be time to hang up his international boots, Ronaldo said: ‘When I leave the national team, I won’t tell anyone in advance.

‘It will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one.

‘At the moment, I’m not thinking about being a coach of the first-team or any team.

‘It doesn’t even cross my mind, I’ve never thought about it. I don’t see my future going through that.

The update comes a month after Ronaldo led the tributes to his former Real Madrid and Portugal teammate Pepe after the centre back announced his retirement.

Following the Euro 2024 knockout, Pepe was seen in tears, with Ronaldo consoling him after the final whistle.

Previously, reports suggested that Ronaldo told Al-Nassr management he wants to renew his contract until 2027, aiming to compete at the World Cup 2026

If Ronaldo continues to compete, fans may have the opportunity to witness the striker, aged 41, at the World Cup 2026.

Early reports suggested the Portuguese expressed his desire to renew his contract with Al-Nassr until 2027.