Cristiano Ronaldo juggles with the ball as his teammates look on during training.

RIYADH, Aug 27: Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that his legendary career may conclude with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, the team he joined at the start of 2023. While he hasn't set a definitive retirement date, the 39-year-old suggested that Al-Nassr could be his final club, though he remains uncertain about when he will hang up his boots. In an interview with the Portuguese channel "Nao," Ronaldo stated, "I don't know if I'll end my career soon or in two or three years." He added, "But it's likely that this will happen with Al-Nassr, a team that makes me happy, where I am in a good place and have a good feeling, both in the country and the league."

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus star continued, "For this reason, it’s very likely that I will finish my career as a player with Al-Nassr. I am happy playing in Saudi Arabia, and I want to continue this journey." Despite his age, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has maintained his scoring prowess, netting 67 goals in 73 matches across all competitions for Al-Nassr. This includes the Arab Club Champions Cup, where he secured his first title with the club in the summer of 2023, scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time victory over rivals Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo also reflected on his tenure with the Portuguese national team, saying, "When I decide to leave the national team, I won’t announce it. It will be a spontaneous decision on my part." He added, "What I want now is to help the national team," which is preparing for the opening rounds of the European Nations League against Croatia and Scotland on September 5 and 8 in Group A of the top tier.

This summer, Ronaldo participated in what may have been his last major tournament with Portugal at the European Championship, where the team, led by Spanish coach Roberto Martinez, was eliminated in the quarter-finals by France in a penalty shootout. Ronaldo holds the record for the most appearances for Portugal, with 212 caps—an achievement unmatched by any international player in the world. He is also the all-time leading goal scorer for his country, with 130 goals, setting another global record.