CR7 also admitted that his interests, once retired, would lie outside the sport to which he devoted his life. The statement comes after the Portuguese icon was touted as “ideal” for a senior role at his former club, Manchester United.
Ronaldo has already planned his retirement.
After granting an explosive interview to Piers Morgan on the occasion of his departure from Manchester United in 2022, Ronaldo met the famous presenter again, this time on the YouTube channel “Piers Morgan Uncensored”.
The 40-year-old striker, under contract with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League until the end of the 2026-2027 season, was questioned bluntly about his retirement. “Soon,” Ronaldo replied, revealing he had been thinking about it for years. “I think I’ll be ready.” It will be hard, of course. It will be difficult, yes. I’ll probably cry, yes…
“It will be very, very difficult, but I have been preparing for my future since I was 25, 26, 27 years old. So I think I can handle this pressure. »
Future outside football
Many will ask Ronaldo to stay in the world of football when he hangs up his boots, given his considerable expertise and experience. But the positions of coach, manager or director do not seem to interest the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“Nothing will replace the adrenaline you feel when you score a goal,” explained Ronaldo, revealing that his retirement will finally allow him to devote himself to other projects.
“I have other passions. (When I retire), I will have more time for myself, more time for my family, to raise my children. I want to be more present for my family. » I also want to have my own hobbies. I like watching UFC, the fights. I like padel. I love my companies and want to learn more about them.
“I’ll never be a full-time YouTuber, of course, but I want to be. I will spend more time there to learn. I think I’m going to do some fun things and some things that I’m not used to. Because I live for football 24 hours a day, to make the right choices and perform well. »
