Cristiano Ronaldo is hopeful of suspending his retirement plan and extending his career to participate in the next World Cup.
Ronaldo had previously indicated he wanted his career at the top level to last until at least 2024, which would include next summer’s European Championship finals, however he wants to remain playing until 2027. He will celebrate his 39th birthday in February, while he will be aged 41 by the time of the next World Cup – in three years time.
Ronaldo is captain of Al-Nassr and has bagged 31 goals from 36 games since moving to the Saudi Pro League.
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According to Ali Al-Harbi, the veteran has told his current employers that he’s in it for the long haul.
The journalist said on X, former Twitter: “Cristiano Ronaldo informed the management of the Saudi 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 [at] the 2026 World Cup while he is a player for Al-Nassr Club, and then he will announce his retirement from football.”
Ronaldo is seemingly eager to match Lionel Messi by winning the World Cup.
