Cristiano Ronaldo says this year is “probably” his last as a professional footballer, telling Vogue magazine he wants to leave “a spectacular legacy.” Multiple outlets report the 41-year-old’s remarks are his clearest indication yet of when he could retire, though he does not set a definite date.
Ronaldo is under contract with Al Nassr until June 2027, according to reporting that mentions the contract end date. Earlier comments in the period before this latest interview had described retirement as coming “soon” or within “one or two years,” with outlets largely agreeing that his new wording suggests he is closer to the end of his playing career than before. Several stories also note he discusses plans for life after football, describing activities he expects to keep him busy and saying his future is “all mapped out.”
While coverage focuses on the timing of retirement, sources also place the comments in context: Ronaldo’s long career across major clubs and his recent appearance for Portugal at the last World Cup, plus coverage of his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez, which outlets connect to the timing of the Vogue interview.
