Having left a year ago to continue his football career in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo has affirmed that he will not return to play in the Portuguese championship before retiring.
This is clearly not in his plans. After deciding to join Saudi Arabia a year ago, Cristiano Ronaldo does not see himself moving in the coming months. And even less to return to play in the Portuguese championship, where he made his debut in the colors of Sporting during the 2002-2003 season.
“Playing in the Portuguese championship makes no sense”
“Playing in the Portuguese championship makes no sensethus secured the five-time Ballon d’Or for the media Record. I’m going to be 39 in a few days, I’m going to play this season and another year at Al-Nassr, that’s what I want the most. This is what I want the most, and when I’m 40, as my friend Simi (José Semedo) says, we’ll see what happens. If I played until I was 40, that would be a big goal at that level. And then, if I’m good, at 41, 42… You never know. But the possibility of playing in Portugal is out of the question. »
“I would like to stay in Al-Nassr this year and next year”
Still under contract until June 2025 with Al-Nassr, CR7 will honor his commitment before thinking about his future, he who does not rule out playing until the age of 42. As a reminder, the former Madrilenian will celebrate his 39th birthday on February 5.
“There is no point raising expectations, because I have already said that I would like to stay at Al-Nassr this year and next yearhe announced. I feel good in Saudi Arabia, I am treated well and the championship has huge potential and it will continue to develop. Many people think it’s similar to China, but it’s completely different. Saudi Arabia won the 2034 World Cup, meaning the championship will continue to grow over the next ten years. I think in two or three years Saudi Arabia will be at the top of the world leagues, in my opinion. » If returning to the Portuguese championship is not an option for him, Ronaldo continues to pile up goals with the Seleçao (128 goals in 205 caps), with whom he will play Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.
