Christiano Ronaldo is clearly in the twilight of his career, which turns 41 on February 5, and questions about his near-term future are starting to pile up. Although he already has plans for after playing football and in Saudi Arabia, New reports have revealed when Ronaldo is expected to leave Al Nassr and possibly decide to retire.
Age has become a factor for Ronaldo during the 2025/26 season under head coach Jorge Jesus He opted to leave the forward out of the line-up in six of Al Nassr’s 26 games so far. The 2026 World Cup is widely seen as Ronaldo’s last major goal, shaping his preparation, although his playing career is not expected to extend much beyond that point.
According to talkSPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to leave Al Nassr in the summer of 2027. That timeline corresponds to the expiration of his current contract, which was extended by two years in June 2025, although an additional one-year extension has not been completely ruled out.
Apart from his eventual departure from Al Nassr, the report adds Ronaldo could also choose to retire from professional football at that stage. If so, the Portuguese icon would be 42 years old and possibly one of the oldest players to ever compete at the sport’s highest level.
Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo responds.
Ronaldo is already part of an exclusive group of experienced players competing in the first divisions around the world is among the oldest active professionals. Dante Bonfim leads that list at 42 while playing in Ligue 1 and the Europa League with OGC Nice, followed by Jose Sosa at Estudiantes de La Plata and Luka Modric at AC Milan, both at the age of 40.
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Ronaldo and his future plans with Saudi Arabia
Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia wasn’t just about a record salary, but also about becoming one global ambassador for the country’s football development. Even as his playing contract expires, he is still expected to remain involved in Saudi football in an institutional role.
According to the report One option being considered is for Ronaldo to increase his current 15% stake in Al Nassr and become more directly involved as an owner. That would allow the club to continue to leverage his global profile to attract international attention, reflecting the impact he has had as a player.
In addition to domestic ambitions, Saudi Arabia’s long-term focus also includes the World Cup 2034. Ronaldo is expected to serve as one of the tournament’s global ambassadorscementing his lasting influence on the country’s football vision far beyond his playing days.
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