Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football after the 2026–27 season. In a recent Vogue interview, the Portugal captain said, “This is probably my last year of football”, adding that he wants to leave a “spectacular legacy.”
Ronaldo remains with Al-Nassr, with his contract running until 2027. However, he has not formally announced a retirement date, so the decision is not yet final.
After football, Ronaldo said he wants to spend more time with his family, travel, and play padel, while enjoying life after 25 years of professional football. He is also approaching the 1,000-goal milestone, having scored 976 goals for club and country according to recent reports.
Key point: Ronaldo appears to be preparing for retirement in 2027, but has deliberately left the door open by saying “probably” rather than confirming a final retirement date.
