Cristiano Ronaldo says he is likely nearing the end of his football career, indicating that the coming year or season could be his last. Multiple outlets report he frames the decision in terms of what feels like the final stage of his playing days rather than giving a definitive retirement date.
The reports differ slightly in how they describe the timeline. Some outlets refer to “this” year or the end of the current season as his probable last, while others point to the 2026–27 season. Yahoo Sports and several others also highlight that Ronaldo speaks about having plans mapped out for his “future” and focusing on leaving a legacy. The Hindu adds context that Ronaldo’s Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027, while noting he has not fully committed to a specific retirement timetable.
Overall, outlets agree that Ronaldo is openly hinting at retirement but stopping short of an official, precise announcement, with details varying between “this year” phrasing and references to the 2026–27 season.
