After more than 20 years in the game, whether for club or country, Cristiano Ronaldo knows he is nearing the end of his career. At 39 years old and on the cusp of a new Euro with Portugal, his sixth, Ronaldo has not hidden the fact that retirement is approaching. The kick-off of the Euro in Germany will take place this Friday, June 14th, and the final whistle will sound on July 14th. This will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth European championship with Portugal, with his first participation dating back to the summer of 2004 on home soil.
After scoring a brace with his left foot against Ireland on Tuesday night (3-0), Cristiano Ronaldo did not shy away from the topic. Turning 40 on February 5, 2025, just four months before the end of his contract with Al-Nassr, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is likely to bow out soon. “I know I don’t have many years left in football. And as they say in Spain, each year is a gift that passes, and I can keep playing. Playing after 35 or 36 is already a gift, now I’m 39, and every year I try to enjoy it,” Ronaldo revealed in an interview with Portuguese television as reported by Marca.
With talks of retirement looming, Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain. Rumors of a potential offer of €100 million to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid have surfaced, adding to the speculation surrounding his next move. As fans brace themselves for the end of an era, Ronaldo’s legacy in the world of football is set to endure, regardless of where his journey takes him next.