Ronaldo makes Al-Nassr decision and reveals retirement date
Jacque Talbot
- 10 Oct 2023 07:55 BST
- 3 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo has asked for a fresh contract at Al-Nassr, according to reports.
The superstar has informed the management of the Saudi Pro League club before traveling to the Portuguese national team camp that he wants to renew his contract until the beginning of 2027, reports football journalist Ali Al-Harbi.
Ronaldo moved to Saudi Arabia in December 2022 and has so far flourished in the Middle East, with 25 goals and eight assists in 30 games.
The former Manchester United star is now captain of the side, who are sitting third in the Pro League, behind Al Taawoun and Al Hilal, the club which Neymar plays for.
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A post on X by Al-Harbi stated: “Cristiano Ronaldo informed the management of the Saudi #النصر club before traveling to the Portuguese national team camp that he wants to renew his contract until the beginning of 2027. Cristiano wants to play the 2026 World Cup while he is a player for Al-Nassr Club, and then he will announce his retirement from football."
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كريستيانو رونالدو أبلغ إدارة نادي #النصر السعودي قبل سفره إلى مُعسكر المُنتخب البرتُغالي بأنهُ يرغب بتجديد عقده إلى بداية عام 2027م "كريستيانو يُريد أن يلعب كأس العالم 2026م وهو لاعباً لنادي النصر ومن ثم سيُعلن اعتزاله لكُرة القدم" pic.twitter.com/8XxijdsMBk— علي الحربي (@alharbi_44) October 9, 2023
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Ronaldo’s Portugal ambition
If Ronaldo does feature in the World Cup for Portugal he will be 41 years old. The 2026 tournament is set to take place in the entire continent of America.
Ronaldo saw limited minutes for his national side during their last World Cup - with Paris Saint-Germain Goncalo Ramos taking his spot. Portugal were knocked out of the competition by Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Ronaldo’s retirement has not been discussed yet but it’s clear that he wants to remain at the top of his game for years to come yet.
The player is revered at Man Utd and Real Madrid, where he is the club’s all-time top goalscorer. He had a torrid second spell for the Red Devils, however, and opted to move to Saudi Arabia after being released from his contract following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
